Make sure the current rent amount they list on their applications matches what is deducted from their bank account every month, and also ensure it's withdrawn from their account on the first of every month.

Our tenant left 5 days before his lease was up and did NOT participate in a walk out inspection even though I'd sent him a move out check list and told him to set up an inspection 2 days before 4/30/2024.  

Talk to a couple agents and see what items on those list you can improve to save on your insurance premiums. 

If you spent $5000 on a value add item, that should rais the value of the property by $15-50K or more.

@Adriese Williams follow landlord tenant laws with itemized list for security deposit and invoice requesting additional amounts that are over normal wear and tear and depreciation for age.

I found a house that I'm interested in and my agent has gotten me a list from the city inspectors as to what needs to be fixed/replaced (obviously I'll need to do wayyyyy more renovation than what's on the list, but it's a good start without ever being at the house so far). 

Great List!

Not bad.Also, here is the IRS Pub 925 that has the list from Zachary above.

If you are struggling with the funds to come up with the repairs, consider getting a HELOC to fund these items. 

Does anyone have a spreadsheet with general rehab estimates by line item for the central Ohio, Columbus area?