We did the move-in inspection wearing masks.

Liability is really only going to be an issue if you have things that are dangerous and obviously so like, peeling lead paint or bad electrical work, particularly if in an unpermitted addition. 

If your still thinking about the appreciation component of it you should stay in Peel Halton York.. $800k you can find something..You can get in Burlington a rare duplex with basement so 3 units..

Generally if the landscaping looks like crap, there's peeling paint and other signs of deferred maintenance on the outside of the house then you can bet the inside will be in similar condition.Definitely check for liens or have your title company do a title search. 

Or the "brand new tile" floor is peel and stick tile placed on top of the busted up old ceramic tiles.

Plus Joe is incredible, and even if he does pitch something, I'll take it to gain all the rest of the value from the conference.I'll be at the MFIN conference in Houston, also 98% pitch free (break out sessions are basically advertistments from the sponsors masked by value-add presentations). 

Some lenders are very strict, even down to if there is peeling exterior paint.

If the paint is not peeling and it looks good up close, leave it.

However since you are on the lower side of comps, you can always use the peel and stick vinyl tiles/luxury vinyl.

If you hire someone to do your landscape - mowing the lawn, prune trees etc... on a monthly basis, you might want to drop by once every 2-3 months to make sure the lawn maintenance work is satisfactory.I suggest you personally go change the air conditioning filter every 30-45 days.These two combined should give you a good excuse to stop in to inspect your property without them feeling like you are watching them.Add to that the occasional need to go pick up mail (in case not everything is forwarded or changed), as well as actual repair work...you have plenty of opportunity to go inside without any specifically scheduled "inspections".I tell all my tenants up front I will come by every month to change AC filters, bleach the condensate line, throw some ice and lemon peels into the disposer.