It's when they start using phrases like "can't miss", "sure fired mega profits", "I got this idea from a guru boot camp" that you know they're blowing smoke and are not to be trusted.

Biggest fire concern is all of the old wiring, cigarettes, and the occasional meth explosion.

I use zep smoke odor eliminator. it works well for spoke and cooking smell.Spray the whole house includes vent. the next day the smoke is gone.

Originally posted by @Suzanne Player:Maybe these things (HVAC/AC filter changes & granite re-sealing, testing smoke alarms) should all get done by the landlord together at the same time. 

This is a TERRIBLE DEAL as a rental that only appears to cash flow with the heavy use of smoke and mirrors.

If the rafters are painted it was probably done to "seal" wood that has smoke marks and keep the smoke and fumes from smelling up the house.

There were a few other issues such as electrical grounding on certain outlets, insulation concerns, and there were no smoke detectors.

Even if you find a smoking deal, it's still hard to cash flow at this rate.

After forcing the hand of a habitually-late renter, stating if I needed to have it by x date, she drove 30 miles and rolled up in her pot smoke-filled hooptie to pay me in cash. 

Only running the real numbers will tell you.As for close to LA, I know the inland empire was good for some time, but think it's been recovering, so may not be as smoking as it once was.