If it appears abandoned, change the locks and take control of the property immediately.When Tenants abandon, they often leave a lot of stuff behind.

Do you want to have an investment that you have no control over, has less of an upside, is less involved, and has minimal tax advantages?

The biggest obstacle, although out of my direct control, was the lender delays. 

So the point to the story is that you may make it big or you may fall a few times, but one thing for certain is that YOU are in control of your destiny and the only limits are the ones you set for yourself!

But those blinds are usually made cheaply and with who knows what as quality and chemical controls.

I am looking at school districts, city rent control policies, annual incomes, neighborhood class, etc. 

In other words, I am allowed to rent the property providing that I continue to meet the 14 days criteria of residence (vacation home loan) and I do not relinquish control to a management company.

I gave her full control of my finances. 

Another bath tub faucet has a loose handle but has no issues controlling water.

I immediately got the tenant situation under control after closing and its been very good so far.