All this can be done in due diligence prior to closing.

There is plenty of material published regarding background searches on SS#s, criminal and sex offender history, judgments and liens, prior evictions, etc ...But ... what if there were an additional tool?!

As used in this Section 17, "Interest in the Property" means any legal or beneficial interest in the Property, including, but not limited to, those beneficial interest transferred in a bond for deed, contract for deed, installment sales contract or escrow agreement, the intent of which is the transfer of title by Borrower at a future date to a purchaser.If all or any part of the Property or any interest in the Property is sold or transferred (or if Borrower is not a natural person and a beneficial interest in Borrower is sold or transferred) without Lender's prior written consent, Lender may require immediate payment in full of all sums secured by this Security Instrument. 

It's possible to walk this back, but you will have lost a lot of credibility with the tenants.You had to have known the prior manager would be trouble. 

Dont forget if this is a co op type purchase/investment you may have to pass a board interview even prior to being considered as a prospective buyer.you would most likely need better than average credit or buying cash, shared loans are provided by less lenders.

Should I be doing a full blown home inspection (similar to one that was done during buying) and fix all the issues prior to renting out?

After the refi I'm now cash flowing and I will reevaluate this again in 5 years, a couple of years prior to the rate changing.

You can also have the lease agreement modified with a buyout prior to closing on the home. 

@Diane G.GFCI outlets are typically not required In bathrooms if the structure was built prior to when the requirement came into the code somewhere between 1971 - 1980’s.  

Trying to decide if I’ll end up making poor buying decisions by not inspecting these properties myself prior to purchase.