Your lease should stipulate the minimum requirements of maintaining the home and what happens if they fail.

That's just one more thing to maintain. 

Market the unit widely on popular sites to get a number of applicantsScreen Tenants ThoroughlyCredit CheckCriminal Background CheckSex Offender, Felonies, etc.Check with previous landlord referencesVerify Employment / Assets / IncomeVerify IdentityBe reasonable with:PoliciesHave a fair set of rules at the property and stick with themPricesPrice the unit appropriately in the marketPropertyHave a well maintained propertyI have found that crappy properties attract crappy tenants

It does really well however I know it is not the solution to my goals in life and will not maintain the lifestyle I'm seeking.

The objective is the current owner wants to maintain monthly income for the next 10-15 years but he doesn't want the responsibility of maintaining the properties and the taxes.

Lawns maintained? 

C/D properties are often more expensive to maintain than you think2.

A few investors that i have know who have worked in the demographic (FYI I don't know anything beyond beer conversation) they needed boots on the ground to help maintain the property and ask questions.

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Wiring and plumbing seems well maintained and properly installed (as of now).