From the photos and a Google Maps search, the property and area seem to be in relatively good shape.

I don't nickel and dime them if they have fulfilled all obligations of the lease and kept the place in reasonable shape.

I'm working on software to scrape craigslist for real estate lists and rental prices, determine trends and find less traveled paths as far as investing goes. 

Even properties in bad shape make it onto the MLS and are asking for a lot of money - and get it.  

However, you could always do an FHA w/ 3.5% down, though you will have to pay PMI forever unless you refi and the property must be in exceptional shape for that FHA to approve of the property.

I'm just digging into this now but the 2017 annual report from PWC on Real Estate trends is in!

They are pretty important for keeping a house in good shape and any competent home inspector would probably tell his client that if they were considering buying the house. 

The SFR property is in good shape but requires updates.  

I think it will help to shape our business together. 

What's important is to look at what markets are growing and developing at a faster rate, where is the higher return on investment, and what trends are not diminishing but accelerating at an exponentially faster pace more so than any other market?