I always have tenants provide me with an emergency contact.

Remember with every rental purchased you are planting seeds for a tree that will mature to provide fruit forever.

First, as Tanner suggested, engage a general contractor to assess the property and provide a detailed rehab estimate.

Please note, based on the numbers provided you will not be cash flowing. 154k loan amount - 30Y fixed  4k in annual taxes & Insurance 7.75% Rate Monthly PITI Payment = $1,436.60Your estimated rental income is only 1k-1.4k per month.

Emails and voicemails are do not always provide that assurance.

@Drew Sygit I noticed you provide property management services. 

Surveyors are always provided by the owner.  

You'll need to provide Entity Docs for each LLC that is a part of the transaction so that the underwriters can review them all the way down to the natural individuals/warm bodies. 

If you're looking for more of an appreciation/forced equity play, Portland can be beneficial, especially if you consider house hacking.Lastly, connecting with a local real estate agent who specializes in multifamily properties can provide invaluable insights and help you find the right deals.

As a side note, these are individuals who have already completed a video interview with me and consented to paying for a background check for the position and provided references.