All three were purchased based on photos and inspection reports listed on auction.comYou need to be careful buying out of State and you need to be mindful of local laws. 

If you find a good manager, they will ensure you get a quality tenant that pays top dollar and takes care of the home.

Just be careful when the company is laying the plywood on the beams they are laying them staggered it makes the roof strong and helps ensure less leaks.

On thing I can depend upon is me to take care of business and secure my investment.

They care about their credit scores, are easy to manage, and take good care of the buildings.

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Wear and tear I don't care... but holes in the wall = the drywall and my time to fix it.

I only care about my own analysis. 

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What I am saying is when you go and buy groceries, do you care what the grocery store paid for it's merchandise?