Fortunately they got addressed before trying to rent. 

Fortunately for the one I removed a couple years ago we were allowed to put the debris in the hole.

Less helpful if they are calling to let you know that they leave the garage open sometimes, that there is a gouge in the lawn, the renter is weird, etc.3) We're fortunate to have a great network of friends that also are tradesmen, real estate agents or have experience in investing in that area to help when things pop up.

I’ve been so lucky and fortunate to have parents that let me stay with them and when I finally did move out it was to an area not so dissimilar to what I was used to.

I feel very fortunate to have found my way here.

I have been fortunate with appreciation, but I'm not interested in leveraging to the hilt just for the sake of it.When a good deal comes around I tap equity with a HELOC and buy it, as long as I can pay the HELOC back within a year.

Fortunately, NEPA is bucking that trend this year, but normally it's slow on the rental side--nobody wants to move during the holidays. 

I am asking for advice on my current situation as I feel very fortunate and want to make the most of my opportunities.

I know there are nice rentals on the West side as well but I suggest you put your team together first and if I'm fortunate enough to be considered, I'd prefer if you stayed on the East

Fortunately as you stated he has a home warranty and insurance on the property.