Ask for a copy of the seller's Schedule E to check how much rents were received the past two years and what was spent in repairs. 

Originally I was set on Texas as I’ve spent a lot of time there and after finding out about the taxes I second guessed it.

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On my first purchase (personal home) inspector went to the water heater and it wasn't lit and inspector didn't even try to light it, so he just checked the box as 'needs addressed' and moved on.The only other time I had an inspection on a purchase: inspector noted a few missing shingles with no more comments other than missing. 

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He takes out the garbage and does the carton boxes 2 times a week, sometimes 3. 

So the policy is basically spent right?

Well silly me, I hadn't checked the PO box and the rent money order had been sent 5 days early.

How do you get supplies (disinfectant wipes, lysol spray) if all big box stores is already out of supply?