It get's you into the investor mindset which I think is a crucial element for being successful in this business.

You can also use Trualia's Heat Map (Google it) to give you an idea of what the average rate is per bedroom.  

The building has cinderblock walls and electric baseboard heat so the risk (large cost items) in my opinion is reduced to the roof.  

(recently had an issue with a boiler going out causing pipes freezing and also a split unit going out on our network room - causing the servers to over heat). 

Also, as off as this sounds, it may make some things a little atypical - this is a non-cash element that now needs to get factored in potentially (i.e. speak to your lender to see if they would have an issue).

My dad never had the energy to move after 8 hours in the phoenix heat welding day after day.2.

My heat went out while I had a property manager, they called the home warranty, but didn't follow up and it was more than 10 days before it got fixed.

Had a massive hot water heating leak under a tub that they fixed for the $35 call out fee.

You already have some experience and with additional effort, will quickly climb the REI ladder to its pinnacle.Since you are interested in wholesaling an would like to be an investor, I added the below links to the three most popular niches for you to decide on how to expand your REI mindset.https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2015/01/31/ultimate-beginners-guide-real-estate-wholesaling-2/ (Ultimate beginners guide to wholesaling)http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2014/01/07/flipping-houses/ (step by step guide to flips)http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/02/22/buying-rental-property/ (how to buy a rental property)To be more successful, you simply have to work on the other elements to progress your REI pursuit.

To be more successful, you simply have to work on the other elements to progress your REI pursuit.