There was really no way of knowing there was an addition and remodel to the kitchen except for extensive rehab uncovering the mystery.

I did a bit more digging and uncovered some information on the government's website.

BP has been great for uncovering more custodians that can handle a checkbook setup than I was aware existed.I have an old 401k that when I left a company 20 years ago, I rolled into an IRA rollover.

If you judge those items to be serious, then you know this tenant has potential for you - if you actually are one of those landlords that performs needed repairs :D ; if the items being complained about seem to you to be more of a nuisance, then it sounds like you wouldn't want that tenant.You might find that a thorough screening (as Joel has given above) uncovers some other reason to not take this person as a tenant - so let your screening process be your guide in decision-making.

What about something in a Cleveland suburb with 25 units that rents for $600/mo per unit, built in the mid 90s, well maintaned, with free wi-fi, good (but uncovered) parking, in-unit laundry?

In the event the title search due to human error overlooks or does not uncover an existing problem the title insurance will give you some additional protection.

Line up a Title Company that you feel you will continue to work with and have them do a preliminary search to uncover any liens, judgements or encumberances.

Good Afternoon,Upon replacing a window in one of my rental units, that previously was leaking, severe water damage was noted in the structure was uncovered.

@Zack KepesThe biggest challenges are the unexpected things you uncover when you open up a wall; illegal or dangerous wiring, plumbing, framing, mold etc.  

For the longest time while being active duty military I kept my identity as a real estate investor somewhat a secret and didn't feel like it was appropriate to talk about in the military work environment, or post things on my social media channels, but over the last few years my mindset has changed and I have opened up and have started to uncover that secret identity and I have found that it has opened up so many doors and has also helped so many others open doors.