When a hoarder home or chopshop with illegal squatters is turned over, that does nothing but a) reduce neighborhood crime b) increase values of the 10 houses to the left/right and across the street c) increase the safety of the neighborhood, and d) remove blight.

Are they prioritizing investor returns over their own profits?

@Justin Wood1/ look into security laws as well as safety regulations in your state.2/ change your leases so you are able to inspect the property each month or two months for safety purposes!

If the house is a safety hazard then obviously remedy those issues first otherwise you are leaving yourself open to major liability.

Let the PM know that if it’s not a safety concern or preventing something from working properly (ice maker stopped working), it doesn’t require a repair.

Of course, I've reported this to the police, the community safety council, neighbors, etc...

I understand that landlord is responsible to repair anything that related to health, safety and habitability of the tenant and the property. 

Key things you will want to know about are the market dynamics (is it growing, shrinking, diverse economy, tenant friendly, etc), the property and operation plan (seeking proof of concept for the plan and a safety net in case market shifts or projections were off) and references for the sponsors. 

The social safety net we have here is so vast and many people rely on it to live...but at the same time, so many people take advantage of it and use it to live a life without worry or ever having to work again.

Windows get boarded up if they are broken and not essential to safety.