Actually if you are using a basic TAR or TAA lease in Texas, the lease clearly states that no repairs other than those that affect the health or safety of the tenant need to be completed if rent is delinquentAdditionally, Texas law states that rent cannot be withheld for reasons other than health or safety AND after proper notice and a reasonable time to repair has been given 

Must be from a licensed mental health professional.

She bought it to live in, her health took a nose dive so she is in an assisted living facility now. 

If not during due diligence you should be getting a (PCR) property condition report outlining potential deficiencies and items of correction needed.Look at location of Dollar General with traffic counts, sight lines, access, population growth levels, income levels, crime reports, school systems, economic development department plans for the area, etc.If building is obsolete but rents are really low per sq ft and sitting on a nice piece of land then might have some upside in redevelopment in the future at higher rents.

They might say they're working fine. in my state the health Dept is in charge of septic systems and I can go to county to check records on them if they were ever changed and what type of system was installed.

Also in an economic downturn or recession when money is tight vacationing is the first thing to go so while a often a VRBO can have great cash flow it may not withstand an economic downturn as well as a regular in town rental.

I do believe in appreciation in Pullman as well as the city and other agencies have been facilitating economic development.  

My house is vacant now.i am looking for tenants what is your advise about screening a tenant.Any economical way of screening?

On the other hand, who knows, maybe hemp is going to be the economic boost that eastern Montana needs...Just one ladies opinion that knows far more about farming hemp than she ever expected to have to learn.

My full time job is a regional environmental health and safety manager for JLL on the amazon account.