This is why you stick with cheap single pane aluminum windows.cheap and easy repairs.Originally posted by @Nathan G.

I'm also a new investor from the Northeast (and also an accountant) that has been researching Southeastern Florida, specifically the Fort Lauderdale to Hallandale area. 

We have aluminum siding on one of our rental properties and I don't like the way it dents.Given the choice, I would definitely stick with the wood siding.

Also what do you think about replace the door knobs with the same brush aluminum ones above?  

If you're only planning to hold this for 10 years or so, go for the cheapest way and slap foam board over the shingles, vinyl over that and wrap the trim in aluminum.

With this type of property you could have galvanized and cast iron plumbing, aluminum wiring and old HVAC.

I got a Forman job in a aluminum extrusion factor when I walked in the door .

Also, any damage they did not put in as a claim.Other things to ask:- any knob & tube wiring or Aluminum wiring- are they aware any mold, asbestos, or other  pollution issue- are there any underground tanks of any kind (active or inactive)- any issues with insects, animals, etc.Check to see if there would be any issues with rebuilding on that site (will you have to upgrade to code or will it not be allowed).  

Make very , very sure it does not have aluminum wiring. 

He says we need to repair the sidewalks, driveway, paint the aluminum siding, reseed the lawn and do something about the patch of mulch from the tree.