If you want to save yourself a lot of time go visit the neighbors and see if they have big mouths. 

It’s from a popcorn ceiling that was improperly removed so now we must do cleanup... 12k to wipe down and remove everything from the condo another8k to deal with the common areas that were affected - does that sound fair to you??

What are the must haves to include in an offer, especially time considerations since I will be out of state?

If you can't physically visit, google maps street view can give you a rough idea.

For those not familiar because of new laws in Nashville, homes now must be zoned uniquely to be eligible for full time short term rental, making them harder to find. 

There must be water damage because some windows are missing.The lot is small and there is no possibility for garage.

However, not all self-directed companies will allow the LLC structure.When setting up any of these accounts, it's important to know ahead of time the compliance rules that must be adhered to, which primarily relate to self-dealing with your tax-advantaged funds.

A landlord who sells a rental unit must notify you of the new owner's name and address.

One of the requirements for a multi is that every living unit must have independent utility services or at a minimum 1. legal provisions ensure and protect access to utilities for repairs, even if passing through other living spaces, 2. easements or covenants protect water connections, and the VA approves of a maintenance agreement; 3. there are separate service shut-offs for each unit. 

We have in our lease that tenants must maintain all appliances.