I don't see brown spot on ceiling, so I know there is no leaking on the roof.

Also they put in a new electrical service and had to lay the brick on one section in order to mount the new panel, so it would be tough to redo that spot or transition to a different siding material.As far as the two fireplaces I might consider eliminating one of them because I agree that the return on investment for both isn't there due to the high cost involved to finish a fireplace.

Being a person who would like to get into real estate investing full time I would prefer to purchase a place to set up shop.My realtor turned me on to a property in a suburb of our town which contains a small storefront on a corner spot on Main Street with (4) 1 bedroom apartments as well.

I also liked that I didn't have to mail out owner statements any more everything was done electronically.  

You're in a very out-of-the-way spot.  

Although I personally don't like not having control of the cycle, I would go with a simple electronic cycle pad rather than a dial timer.

What are the benefits of taking a GC and giving him maybe $100 to walk with me and spot items?

@Shaka Farrier great questions, I would be interested to hear as well as I am in the same spot as you and hoping to get off of analysis paralysis very soon!  

As a new landlord don't feel compelled to make a decision on the spot, especially with non-contracted guests in the home.  

The landlord asks rent to be paid electronically via bank account so he has my routing number.