I’ve also worked for a few investors, focusing on organizing maintenance, handling tenant relationships, and coordinating upgrades.Now, I’m venturing out on my own.

How much deferred maintenance is there?

Tons of old homes that cost less than replacement value.. resales not easy lots of differed maintenance on them etc etc.. 

We sold a house with a low rate that would have cash-flowed really well because I saw the future deferred maintenance.

In my area, U&O inspections are done on every sale and varying rentals from annual to just on turnover.

-Recurring and Seasonal Maintenance Tracker -Finding a Market-Analyzing a Market-Property Closing Checklist-Underwriting and Analysis Worksheet-Due Diligence Checklist -Buy Box Checklist There is no reason to recreate the wheel.

I prefer Rentredi for rent collection, lease signing, maintenance requests, etc.

Although, if you buy wrong you will be dealing with a lot of maintenance. 

Yes, you personally aren't living there, but with high crime comes unqualified tenants and high maintenance costs (stolen materials, broken windows, etc.).

A $2,100 rent estimate looks promising, but be sure to account for property management fees, maintenance, and your solar loan when calculating cash flow.