Next, plan on inspecting your properties every 90 days; you can communicate this to the tenant as you ensuring the property is in good order and to help you plan for repairs/future improvements. 

I would have been fine working out a way to get it repaired had he come to us in any kind of civil or proper manner.

Make sure any lease agreement you use complies with Arizona's landlord-tenant laws, including required disclosures (like bed bug information, for example).If you're unsure, consulting with a local real estate attorney to review the agreement can provide peace of mind and ensure you're fully protected.

I've underwritten hundreds of deals, submitted tens of LOIs and not had a single one accepted- The BRRRRs I did do weren't true BRRRRs because of low appraisals, or not accounting for all costs properly and I ended up leaving around $10k for each one in the deal.

Additional DetailsI’m willing to invest in out-of-state properties, though I prefer areas with good property management options.My primary focus is passive income, but I’m also interested in value-add opportunities.I want to ensure these investments provide strong tax benefits and diversify my portfolio.I’d love to hear from experienced investors:What would you do in my position?

The "due on sale" clause (DoSC) obligates the seller to notify the lender if the property is sold.Failing to do so would place the seller in violation of this agreement, giving the lender the right to accelerate the loan.But no laws are being broken here.So, subto is neither legal nor illegal.Second, it only works because most lenders are more interested in receiving payments than in invoking the DoSC clause and foreclosing on the property.But, it can work, provided seller and buyer are both on board and the proper process is followed.

But be mindful of the debt service requirements and ensure your rental income is sufficient to cover the loan payments.It’s definitely possible to scale up with DSCR loans—many investors use them to build large rental portfolios.

This means there are no checks and balances to ensure all transactions are entered correctly.

The lender clearly didn't communicate with you or set proper expectations, which is why it seems the expectations you have are inaccurate.Most lenders will NOT allow you to order your own appraisal/BPO. 

Proper bookkeeping will help keep track of who has what dollar amount invested into the property in case of a buyout or a death.