You should have 6 or so months of a safety net to operated the property without any rent coming in.Best of luck!

Nope, jumpsuits, dust masks, safety glasses, put the stuff in trash bags, into the back of an old pick up, off they went.

My only advice (and I am new to this) is to just be patient!  

Tending to any emergency/water issue is high on the priority list and needs quick intervention to prevent long term/expensive issues and fit in well around the scheduled turns and regular unit maintenance (can be done anywhere from quarterly to annually and announced 1+ weeks out - checking for leaks, fire alarms, extinguishers, health/safety issues, windows, cleanliness, undocumented pets, etc).A lot of this will depend on how many techs you have, how well the tenants are trained about telling you when issues arrive, and how often you inspect the units to get ahead of the issues before they become a huge headache.Justin

Next are the health and safety hazards: rotting food in the refrigerator, as well as carbon monoxide producers such as the grills, propane heaters, and extensive use of the fire place.  

Once you acquire enough to have your safety net, then jump into rentals.  

So you want an even bigger margin of safety on this one.

Be patient.  

IMO it is well worth the cost for the safety of my tenants.  

We are definitely willing to be patient and learn as much as possible while looking for a deal.