I wear it around my wrist in plain sight.

@Glenna Wood I could imagine that scenario especially playing out in a market like San Diego.

From the deck, you can enjoy the wooded view and hear the water from Golf Creek running.

From the deck, you can enjoy the wooded view and hear the water from Golf Creek running.

Hi Kevin,Welcome to my neck of the woods. 

Oftentimes these are sight unseen types of properties.

I was just asking people to find out how the rental market is chugging along in your neck of the woods and how the tenants are making payments.

Looking to buy a heavily wooded SFH property near an interstate & RR.

Also, I'm looking for how others have overcome this problem in their own investing.Here's some background on the property:Pros:Each unit has in-wall A/C units that are fairly new.All 4 water heaters are less than 4 years oldAll 4 electrical panels have been rebuilt5 minute drive to downtownCons:Built around 1950 so some items are showing their age.No washer/dryer hookups in unit, no on-site laundryMinor issues (in my opinion):Damaged sidingA few small areas of wood rotIssues I'm concerned about:Roof:Roof deterioration - Roof age is 14-16 yearsRoof sealant at ridge caps, flashing, and accessories should be resealedRafter sag - this caused the roof to sag in certain areas, which my inspector said is typical for older homes that have no collar ties installed.Attic access was sealed off, caulked and painted over by the current or a previous owner. 

This is a pretty short-sighted approach I think.