As you get into this stuff here in Cleveland you'll probably run across a lot of questions.

Trust me i am very aware that stuff like this should be taken care of befor paying, that problem is most definitely assist, it's solution time now.

We can arrive at lunch after seeing a couple of properties, eat lunch, discuss the properties and then go see a couple of other properties.

That capex stuff still needs to be considered and can easily add up to $3000/yr if you are budgeting this to be a long-term buy and hold.  

Any chance it may be a good investment for HELOC and stuff?

If they are new to the game then dig deeper into their property management background and see if it passes the smell test.As for questions, the basic business stuff like insurance, are they properly licensed, have a company formed properly, their rates, the timeline to do repairs, their experience with collecting rent from tenants like yours, etc.

When we started the rehab, it became apparent that he just did not have the time to devote to being over at the property working on it so some of the stuff that we initially planned on him doing, we had to move to having our contractor do.

I have heard that inspectors need a special certification to inspect that stuff.

Also, don't forget all the stuff you will need to get started, furniture, full kitchen, linens etc.

The general public needs a governing body to oversee this stuff to protect the public's interests.