@Steven Pan Yes.  

That is why they do dumb things like flush yogurt cups down the toilet.  

In fact, I think I'll use your words next time I talk to an owner - I will give you a monthly check plus $50-$100 monthly premium and I'll take care of the tenants or toilets, and you can just kick back and let your checks roll in.

Well, the upstairs toilet froze and busted.

Thus, #2 speaks less to me (but still somewhat relevant as it relates to seeking freedom from tenants, toilets, and trash, so keeping it in the subtitle makes sense).But @Taylor L. is probably right that #2 sells more books…because it seems that more people want to buy a dream than learn a strategy.

You would be looking for signs of leaks...everywhere, including ceilings, floors, walls, under sinks, behind toilets, under/behind appliances; check condition of tub/shower caulking/grout; visually check appliance door gaskets and overall condition, ASK if they are working properly.

Will you be restocking stuff like coffee and toilet paper, or will your cleaner be doing that?

We've even had toilets, kitchen cabinets and new windows stolen occasionally.

If someone puts the wrong thing down the toilet, it may snag on the offset, and then cause a backup.So, recommend you negotiate that part with the seller.

Astounding to me that I had to do it...to me it's like toilet paper,  buy your own!