Innago also has a feature to only accept payment in full including all fees and expenses.

And that's not a sarcastic question, possible answers include but are not limited to...If management/ownership has been lazy and there's a lot of vacancy or below market units, that you can rent out and/or bring up to current market, then maybe you offer a little bit more for that upside potential. 

Would it all just be mostly the same: general background check (including prior evictions, lawsuits, etc), credit check, income verification, landlord references?

There are lots of basic calculators online, including right here under the 'tool' tab at the top to help run numbers to see if the deal makes sense.

These expenses include utilities, insurance, and depreciation.

Another step is to ensure any contract you're considering includes "assignment is prohibited" language.

Interestingly, the timing presented a challenge as two potential deals emerged simultaneously, creating a bit of a crunch.

It sounds like you went to the wrong mall in Houston you should check out the Galleria next time, there seems to be over a thousand people there when I visit and like 3 floor levels of ppl including ice skating. 

Therefore, I understand that you would need to include the cleaning fees in your expenses.  

He is very familiar with the intricacies of VA loans and working with veterans on various types of properties, including investment properties.