I can understand the perspective, but I am not satisfied with this answer myself.

Getting a 2nd is extremely difficult and for those who buy seconds or are considering them here is an example of "what the guru does not teach you"In Georgia, a non-judicial state, a foreclosure is not done through the courts.

or is their view extremely narrow as to cleaning and maintenance on the property?

We were not satisfied with what they were providing for $8000.

How long would the funds need to be there, to satisfy any lender requirements?

It's the same, just as deranged, just not yet to the same extremes. 

Verifying last 2 years of rental history and income extremely important to find the “best of the worst”.Make sure you understand the Class of properties you are looking at and the corresponding results to expect.The City of Detroit has 183 Neighborhoods we’ve analyzed.PM us if you’d like to discuss this logical approach in greater detail!

Sure, you can get a conditional approval very easily, but satisfying all the conditions the lender and/or investor has required often can be difficult if not impossible.

Self-managing from a distance is extremely difficult.  

It is insane and they make the process extremely difficult.As @Paul Merriwether stated; Oakland acknowledges rent increases above CPI is possible under the section of 'fair return' here: https://www.oaklandca.gov/resources/learn-more-about-allowab...