Furnace, hot water tank, breaker/fuse box (while open)4.

This assures them I'll attempt to perform on their court while reciprocity guarantees me another agency that works with investors(also an ice breaker i.e.

Hey Michael, thanks for responding.Location isn't necessarily a deal breaker. 

The surround sound and TV above the fireplace is a deal breaker for a lot of women.

Thanks @Wayne Brooks I don't want it to be a deal breaker.

In my experience there are opportunities in most areas so it's more important to know what your criteria are and what your deal-breakers are.  

If you don't have one, it could be a deal-breaker for a lot of folks.

Generally if the buyer is going to occupy the owner/renter ratios aren't as important (might just be FHA but not conventional), and if the buyer is going to keep it as a rental then also not a deal breaker. 

The reality is they probably won’t put as much TLC into the property as you would, but I don’t think it’s a deal-breaker for expanding your portfolio.

But if, while unhappy, nothing you've found is a deal breaker i would go ahead with an inspection.