I currently work as an Audio\Visual Engineer and I'm here to to gain information on becoming a real estate investor in Arizona.

Visual smoke/co alarms.

I am strictly doing "buy and hold" so I am probably not working as many hours on a regular bases as some others here on BP so they can visualize RE maybe easier as a part time possibility.

All these devices need power to function.

We check plumbing, electric, HVAC, roofs/gutters/drainage, smoke/CO alarms, fire extinguishers (if present), window/door function, egress pathways, chimney/fireplace, and sanitation.

We are a visually driven society and the more quality pictures you can show a potential renter/buyer; the easier it will be to fill.Build a website: It may be overkill, but when you only own two properties... why not.

Pilot light was still functioning and apparently wasn't staying lit for another reason.

Gary - We're adding some new functionality to the system to make it easier for users to do.  

There's too much time for negotiation, and too many opportunities for "but you said you were going to fix that" conversations.To make matters worse, most homebuyers can't visualize the finished product.

DIY website builders like Wix and Squarespace can create simple, nice visual websites.