On exterior walls, look for signs of water damage and any major cracks.For electrical, mainly look out for old knob and tube wiring, fuse boxes for the electrical panel, and if it's a regular panel with circuit breakers open it up and see if there's any space left to add onto it, say if you want to add a dishwasher or need it for something else in the future. 

This post is for those of you who don’t have a dedicated maintenance team on hand.What app or website do you think is the best to find contractors for regular maintenance work?

In addition, @Sabrina Sanchez and I host a real estate meet up once a month in Worcester.

You could also reach out to current Airbnb hosts and see if they would be interested.

If you don’t mind me asking, When are you hosting another cohort ?

I also have CPAs that I work with regularly and I’m happy to refer you their way.

There were several times that they found problems that a regular search of the public record for encumbrances wouldn't show (and the bank's title company was less than honest about it). 

A regular rental is tough to cash flow in Fresno or Clovis especially if you want something decent quality but I'd think that's where investors can get creative with the investing strategies like short term rental, house hack and more.

I think you bring up some great points, that said, I do have a few follow-up questions:- In regards to the miscellaneous services mentioned, do you regularly experience other expenses falling into this category beyond the three examples you previously provided?

Unfortunately the building I bought in does not support STR but I still think its a solid play as a regular long term rental.