So go ahead and assume there is freeze damage.You can have the plumbing system pressure tested in place of turning the water on, but it sounds like they already know it won't hold pressure.

They are communicative, show up when they say they will (if not they call ahead) and have provided stellar service. 

If you are going to try to scale your business quickly with a ton of properties, it may make sense to get ahead of the technology curve.I agree with some thoughts that even if you only have one property, the sooner you treat it like a business, the more it will help you in the long run to effectively manage your properties.Anyways, just my two cents. 

If this 'assumption' about gross rent that you give me turns out to be patently false, it could kill the deal and I'm going to go ahead and say "not my fault."

You should discuss your strategy with experienced tax professional ahead of time and come up with a solid plan.

The fact that they have already caused you trouble regarding the notice should be enough of a heads up that they are likely going to be a lot more trouble and that they could care less about your situation.

Just a heads up....hide your wallets.Have to agree with Aaron, anything Preston Ely recommends is most likely some sort of scam or a waste of time/money.

If the yard belong to tenant's unit only, I would not enter it without giving him notice plenty of time ahead.

I just want to try and see what I'd be getting myself into ahead of time.

If so, would go ahead and clear the apartment out (store the stuff) and call it abandoned.