Ps: sorry about the loss of your iPhone!

I was not an Apple guy until I got an iphone about a year and half ago...I must say it converted me.

If you were really concerned about your unit then you could pay your handyman to visit quarterly, check the air filters, look for leaks, etc. and it would still cost you less than $600 plus you'd have regular eyes on your unit. 

I know there's a BP app for iphones, but I'm curious.

For the most part, capital improvements are "all or nothing" -- you either need them (your roof is leaking) or you don't.

But since the house had been sitting vacant so long, water had finally leaked through the ceiling.

I use this app that is straight on my iPhone.

Originally posted by @Brian Gibbons:OMG I did this previously on an IPHONE!

The basic things of paint, carpet are basic cosmetics. on the inside: I look at flooring stability, electrical panel, plumbing ( look underneath the sinks) for visible pipes or lack thereof, HVAC (heating/cooling units) roof, siding, check for signs of visible leaks in the ceilings, possible evidence of mold/mildew under windows .

It usually attracts a larger pool that I can screen from.Make sure the units are clean and free of pesky handyman items (small leaks, holes, door locks work, etc)