My daughter had her roof done and after having the roof done she has brown water spots in the interior of her home.

Sometimes I'll get an attorney and they want a contract so I put together a one page document with the relevant facts and they are happy.For everyone else I use email to confirm the details.I still have my STR insurance policy.I also have control of the thermostats and water heater via wifi.

The big ticket items like HVAC, water heaters and roof. 

Assuming numbers are for year 2, when you rent it out.  1) Make sure all utilities are in the tenant's name, including sewer/water, trash, etc. 

Hi Josh, I'm more inland with hotter temps, but I pay about $100 in water, $20 in trash services, and $100-400 in electric a month. 

As it is duplex, the owner eats water/sewer/garbage in Cleveland

The main problem is the water lines need to be replaced. 

Currently learning the proper process and navigating the water as a new investor with barrier to entry which is why I was considering a partner.

I'll be living in a different state, I have people that can come over and check on serious things, but what about little stuff, like changing air filters.

The first thing I do when evaluating a potential deal is to run a quick CMA within .25 or .5 miles of the subject property while filtering for # of bedrooms/bathrooms, sq. ft., year built, etc...