This will allow you give a reference point on how much potential rent you can receive.

With nobody able to see the unit in person, I had no competition negotiating and was able to get the house for over 20% under asking whereas it should have sold for full asking or slightly over on the open market.

I hired an inspector referred by PGW and it failed due to it not being up to “Code”.

I personally think out-of-state investing is a top choice.

Regarding the septic approval, my understanding is that systems are rated for number of bedrooms under an assumption of usage and per person usage.

First person I met was the section 8 case worker.

My initial idea was 10-20% down with 7% interest rate for 10 or 15 years after doing research. 1 person suggested a balloon at the end and another person advised against it. 

Nice area though and properties probably will hold their value as long as kids go to school in person at a building/campus. 

Akron and Canton may cashflow a bit better but I personally don't see as much of long term growth in those cities. 

So, while taking into consideration the age and condition of the damaged item at move in and the time the tenant was renting for is a factor, I personally don't think using a strict IRA depreciation schedule makes sense.