There is always a major catastrophe in her life.

Also water heater life is controlled by maintenance, usage, thermocouple, piezo quality. 

S. that do not feel the need to regulate every aspect of your life.

If I know the roof is half way in it's life-cycle, I will probably save up a lot more than 5% for cap ex. 

Been considering looking out there to invest as well as Plant City but I don't know, I've lived in Orlando and Kissimmee, and the Panhandle my whole life.

  $15-20 per hour is standard which might be a bit high given the ease of the tasks but you need to take into account the fact that they are driving out and disrupting their life for what is often a 10=30 min task. 

I'll sharp my question, is there any platform or certain ways I can manage all the basic aspects of investing like, finance, properties analyzing without seeing it in real life, property management , properties buying ans selling, accountants handling and lawyers, taxes etc..BTW I'm visiting the US in a couple of days, anything I should do while i'm there ?

If the property is turnkey i.e. fully rehebbed with all major items like roof, plumbimg, electrical and mechanicals etc. updated you may need very little cash reserves at least initially for a few yrs so you mighe be ok.Having said that I would recommed having some cash as reserves or have way to pay for things in case if something comes up with the rental or in your personal life for that matter.

She has lived in the property her entire life and inherited it from her parents.The duplex is very old and has not been well maintained.

I've always been searching for a way to get ahead in life, something more than living paycheck to paycheck.