The kitchen features a gas stove with a high BTU cooktop (140,000 BTU when all 5 burners are in use).

They all seem to have a high degree of integrity.If you're wondering about my level of experience, I used to invest in real estate in NC.

unfortunately, with both rates and prices high, it is very, very difficult to cash flow, even in a low cost market.i understand that not everyone's personal / family situation permits them to house hack, but there's no better way to get started. 

However, in general, you should see rents somewhere in the $3k's, possibly as high as $4k if it's in a really good location.

The rest of the ENTIRE house had a pile of empty beer cans several feet high. 

The rate will be high on the second though, so you may need to factor the blended rate. 

These factors may have an effect on your monthly mortgage payments and the total cost of the loan.

The fines can be really high.

And even without that, the threat of one can be similarly effective. 

Regarding inspections, some PMCs will be at all, some will only be at the ones that have a high risk of failure or a problem tenant (renewal inspections).These are all questions you should ask when interviewing PMCs.Encourage you to learn from the mistakes of others - by reading posts here on BiggerPockets about owners not having their expectations met by their current Property Management Company.