Those who buy 5% cap are mostly concerned with wealth preservation, not growth.

I'd say review this document put out by the US EPA and decide for yourself how much work you really want to do.A Brief Guide to Mold, Moisture, and Your HomeThis first document discusses how moisture happens and how it supports the growth of mold.Mold Remediation in Schools and Commercial BuildingsThis second document is the "all encompassing guide" on how to manage and remediate mold from all types of buildings (residential too).

There are higher and better uses of your time to grow the business and make more money. 

How can I assess the area as a good place to buy (good appreciation, developing, population/industry growth), before I buy?

Because this investment is out of state (I live in WA), I don't truly care where the deal is located, as long as there is population growth and rent demand in the present and future. 

With so much growth over the past several years making it the fastest growing city in Ohio.

Good schools, low crime, strong median income, signs of market growth.

@Haickel PadronFirst of all check if the state law allows your realtor to be your property manager too.You can also ask your realtor, how she can split her time between managing your property and doing her realtor tasks?

I recently purchase a home in Burkburnett when I moved here earlier this year, and I planned on purchasing some more affordable properties in Wichita to rent and hold but the more time I spend in the area I just don't see anything really going on growth wise for this city.

I regularly track those percentages much like I track the breakout of my stock market investments (Growth, Growth and Income, Aggressive, and International (Yes, that’s another Dave Ramsey’ism).