I'm afraid that during thist time, the tenants will decide to leave the property without telling us and won't close the door or something like that, and people will have the option to get into the house, steal things, etc.. 

I am not afraid to give out free information to help you find a deal that we will BOTH make money on. 

@Michael Plaks Yeah that's what I was afraid of.

And never be afraid to ask questions.

If you're looking at Detroit or Toledo for the cheaper opportunities, definitely overestimate PM and work to find the best ones that aren't afraid to enforce rules or start an eviction process if needed.

Are they just afraid to they may get charged for the blemishes, or are they genuinely unsatisfied with the condition of the house?

Get creative and do something no one else is, the ones who aren't afraid to stand out are the most successful. 

Don't be afraid to make an offer.

Don’t be afraid to ask any questions as we all have to start somewhere.

If everything was done verbal/handshake its a pretty tough case I'm afraid