A Comprehensive Guide to Homebuying, it's essential to be thorough and methodical to ensure you're making an informed decision but draw boundaries, it's okay to open built-in closets and kitchen cabinets to assess the property, However, respect the seller's privacy by not invading their personal space, such as medicine cabinets, storage boxes, or clothing drawers,Interior:Architectural style.Bedroom and bathroom count, size, and location.Closet and storage space.Number of floors.Sightlines and general floorplan.Appliance age and condition.Light switches and socket count.Plumbing and water pressure.Natural light and views.Noise levels.Stairway width and type.Porches and decks.Garage and parking capacity.Proximity to neighboring homes.Remodeling opportunities.Exterior:Roof and siding condition.Landscaping and outdoor maintenance needs.Additional Considerations:Take notes and photos during the tour.Use your five senses to assess the home's condition.Ask your real estate agent questions about the home's features, flaws, and market conditions.Red Flags:Overly scented rooms.Water stains and damage.Lack of maintenance.Foundation issues.Sagging ceiling.Fresh paint that may be covering up issues.Final Tips:Be prepared to make multiple offers before finding the right home at the right price.Stick to your budget when making an offer.Don't overlook potential red flags just because you love a home.

Go to Etsy and search for "rental property tracker," and you will find hundreds of nice spreadsheets to track 10-20 rentals, usually for under $10.Software has extremely helpful features like online payments, marketing syndication (click a button, and your property is advertised on multiple sites), electronic document review/signing, maintenance tracking, and owner reports.

Like you said, there are multiple supports here.

Also, is it rude to leverage multiple agents to see which one finds you a property first or using his contacts even though you didnt close with them? 

I don't see your situation as any different.

Ikenna,Depending on where you are located and your comfort level you can find a lot of great deals in multiple states. 

Being able to see it, feel it, touch it, and drive to it in a dire situation can be very beneficial. 

NC and SC have some great markets for short term rentals and you would definitely increase your wealth by splitting the money and buying multiple properties.

And that's great for me and others that have been looking below the surface for years now.Trust me, once we start seeing multiple years of population growth in Detroit and folks that use that as their base filter...

I don't have a ton of money to market but I have time in the evenings and weekends to maybe somehow try to find some sellers I just don't know for sure how I am going to do that yet, so if you have any ideas or maybe you were in my my situation at some point what kind of things did you do or what would you suggest?