Assumed nothing could possibly go wrong in the next 5 years what you want when you look at an investment property is to know the current rental amounts, specific expense items, and conditions of the building, grounds, and mechanical systems.  

And what is this air of superiority in this place..so in your little internet world 21 posts means you're less of a human being, gotcha, again that's in your little internet world 

The key is building systems and finding solid property management to handle things while you move around.

Also, check if there are incentives or rebates for upgrading to more energy-efficient systems in your area. 

You need a solid proven system to find the deals.  

Quote from @Nathan Gesner: Unkempt lawns, trashy or broken down vehicles, mattresses and trash on empty lots, boarded up houses, bars on windows, dealers and hookers on the corners, the lack of stores or gas stations, occupied properties are dilapidated, etc.Or when Google maps shows stuff like this: Bro, take my front yard off the internet.

On the internet?

My question about the 10K club is why do we need 40+ ways to find deals when he states that his system does it for us?

FCI is big (160 employees) and their portal may seem like overkill, but they have their systems down and they are responsive.

U need to talk to a local that does septic systems  just like a good well driller they will know the areas generally that are a problem..