Those variables are easy to filter out. 

Out-of-state investors always ride into the 'Burgh breathing fire and ready to beat the world, and then they ride out under cover of dark grimly resolved never, ever, ever to talk about the shaved orangutan that they woke up next to.

Treat it like you would your own house if managing yourself yearly inspection :- furnace/boiler - clean out burners (do in Fall to make sure heat is on in winter)- clean dryer vents- caulk bathtubs- change out thermostat/CO2 detector batteries- clean out gutters in Fall- while on the roof looking at gutters, take a look at roof condition - fix early- vacuum and clean utility room near any furnaces and water heaters (keeps dirt/dust out of systems, can extend life)- rinse water heater screens (can fill with dust and won't stay lit)- drain water heaters yearly - prevents sediment buildup and will extend life- change furnace filters (more often than yearly)- if in cold environment, turn water supply to exterior off before winter- take a look under sinks to check for any slow leakThis shouldn't take much longer than an hour or so per unit per year unless you find something unexpected, and if you do find something then good job catching it early. 

Your place will smell like paint for a while but the smoke smell will be gone.Then you MUST have a professional duct cleaning company clean your ducts, then change your air filters.

Even better, all of the types of properties mentioned above can be easily found right off the MLS with just a few search filters vs. going through wholesaler trying to find off market deals. 

And, breathe...make the call to your insurance agent and let them work for you in getting your property repaired at Stupid's expense. 

You can look for those by going to the BP Forums, enter the filter "Real Estate Events and Happenings" as shown in the photo below.

You can then sort and filter the list.

Make sure you are wearing the correct particulate filters on your respirators and changing them more often then you feel you may need to.

You might not want to let the dog use the space at all considering the other tenant.You could require renters insurance.You should also check with your landlords insurance provider.You can require paperwork of shots/neutering.I have a shepherd - they do shed a lot so you will have to be extra vigilant about changing the HVAC filter if your property has that system.Well behaved dogs that don't do damage will still wear on a floor depending on the type.