I have typically volunteer for Habit of Humanity several times a year.

For that reason, I keep a close eye on my property and the tenant the first year they are in the property, so I know their habits and living standards.

Generally the houses that I have bought are either forclosures or short-sales and need quite a bit of work to be habitable so fixing them up completely is not too big of a deal. 

I think the best way to do it is to set aside a day each week like you stated, get in a habit to do it right away when you have expenses,  or hire someone to do it.   

Thanks to technology today we canobserveit accumulates around these vital organs.

Forgive me if I have overlooked a vital BP post on the subject. 

When handling over 30 different banks, being highly organized is vital.  

This is kind of common sense, but it provides a common interest for them and you because now they have a bigger loss on their hands by losing your trust.Not to mention, friends/partners in the area can be vital here. 

Said many ways, performed with action.My mentor added to the goals with put it in your calendar and do it. even if its only 30 minutes a day. that consistent effort, builds the habit that everything else is built upon.Cheers to success

Here's how you do it: http://www.lavote.net/home/records/death-records/viewing-vital-recordsIf you find that there was a death, you'll probably want to get a copy of the death record to confront the seller and/or agent.