also hoa, refuse to get involved.HOA reply to me, when i tell them i notice leak on my ceiling: HOA reply: you will need to hire a plumber or handy man to figure out the leak.

If the tenant is causing the moisture, they are responsible for removing the mold or hiring someone to do it.

Another option is to hire independent inspectors or even handymen whom you can pay a flat fee for every time they inspect your house.

The entire reason I hired a company is they are the experts and I expect them to take full accountability of making sure I am in the know and 100% compliant.

Because it's better to hire a professional agent to represent you.

I also think a lot of people think hiring a manager makes something passive, but we know it doesn't.

You can mitigate almost all of the risk by just hiring an excellent property manager. 

This is a great case study on reasons to hire a property manager - it's the headache part...

Do you get an inspection and just let the potential seller say they need to wait for that to be done, or do you hire a GC to give you an estimate?

(Inspectors are generalists, so specialists are essential for plumbing and electrical issues in older homes.)Structural Concerns: If potential structural damage is spotted, hire an engineer to assess it properly.Be Diligent and Proactive: Old homes often require extra due diligence.