Unless this is a high end rental some slight difference in cabinet doors is probably going to be a non-issue on re-renting. what is amazing to me is you don't have broken tiles with a tile countertop.

Homes requiring significant repairs or upgrades are struggling to sell, and sellers are often forced to lower their prices or offer additional concessions.

As far taking a $1K loss a month, maybe talk to different prop mgmt companies to see if you can get a better deal or if your property needs any upgrades that you can perform in order to ask for a better or higher rent, something to consider.

Loans can generally be assumed but they can take a long time with lots of costs.If you are buying the dollar stores stick to absolute NNN and upgraded construction in stronger suburban areas.

If I'm buying old then that it becomes very important to understand capital expenses for upgrading plumbing, electrical, fixing foundations, etc and understanding the properties current condition. 

If you plan to grow, it may be worth upgrading from the excel spreadsheet now to save yourself the headache later. 

Peeling paint, inside or outside, handrails on stairs over 2 steps, broken glass, working electric and plumbing and operational heat source. 

I’m less concerned about the small items, and I focus on where big costs surprises can come up (new sewer lines, breaker upgrades, galvanized piping, etc) so I can re-trade my offer appropriately.

"We want them to be broken.

Maintenance issues, broken toilet in the middle of the night, blown HVAC?