Foundation has several vertical cracks.Been vacant for a lot of years.Because - and only because - the inside is in great condition AND it's 10 min from major skiing, water parks, hiking trails, brewery, wedding venue, Adirondack trail, and some other fun stuff, I am seriously considering it and everyone in my circle is telling me to walk away.I've gotten quotes so I know the dollars for septic and foundation.

We've found a perfect home in the Rosenberg area with everything we want but from what I'm reading the school systems are just so-so. 

While the Laminate is highly scratch resistant and water resistant with good resale value it does have an issue with spills being left on the surface for a period of time.

Many who do this business remotely have developed some solid systems in place that alleviate the need for a physical presence, along with some "boots on the ground" as well.

Courts do not want to evict knowing the tenant will then fall on the government welfare system for support.

However I get a inside line on a waterfront house (I have a boat and grew up on the water so I love it) thats not on the market yet. 

Make sure they dig a big trench to connect water, sewer, etc.

If you are planing to put an new roof, new HVAC and Water heaters - the big tiket items then maybe accounting for 5% capex reserve for few years could work. 

We like to offer wide access to our units, to help drive interest and to prevent discrimination claims.We use a scoring system to objectively rate the applications and choose the best fit for us.Some things to consider: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/4445/44420-ten...

I would personally pick option C.Place tenant myself and self manage for the following reasons:I don't like giving away 10% of my rents.No one is going to care about my property more than me.I have systems in place that allow my to self manage with minimal time.I have a great support staff that I can text when there is a repair that is needed.I rarely take calls from tenants and tell them to text me to keep from getting caught up in their drama.If they don't pay rent on time and it is a repetitive problem I file an eviction to train them they must pay on time or go somewhere else.They can pay rent with Zelle, paypal or deposit rent into my bank account (most deposit into my account)It is their job to pay rent on time I do not collect or chase rent it comes to me.My rental portfolio is very passive with little interaction required by me.