Items to look at on first walk through/drive by

[Ryan Pedersen]

Hi BP,

I'm working on purchasing my first buy and hold (preferably a duplex) and have been driving around looking at what's on the market. Without any background in construction or house maintenance though I'm worried that I don't have any clue what I'm looking for in a rental property.

What are the the most important things you look for when first checking out a property that might indicate it's worth a closer look, or you should move on?