Completely get that Ken M.It's just that I was identifying my no expenses as a financially superior way to get ahead of the curve, as well as being able to take care of my parents by physical proximity.

It’s a healthy exercise for me to look back and question my evaluations with the benefit of hindsight, and I think it can also be useful to others. 

It's SO important to have boots on the ground to physically walk properties in Detroit before closing.

I don't even use a physical application anymore and the screening company I used previously required that I pay and then I collected a fee from the tenant.

I will say that even on vacation, I am available to guests via calls or texts.Any issues requiring physical help, I can count on my cleaner or my neighbor.

The other thought that I would have regarding keeping this property as a rental is the exercise that I have always gone through when moving and deciding to keep my (former)  primary residence as a rental or to sell it.

Nice exercise.  

I've inherited the existing tenants, and one of them is now moving out, presenting an opportunity for a turnover.As I manage this property remotely (I use Hemlane for property management) , I'm looking for tips and best practices from experienced out-of-state investors on how to effectively handle the inspection and coordination of necessary repairs from a distance.Specifically, I'm interested in:Remote Inspection: What tools or services do you use to get a thorough understanding of the property's condition without being physically present?

What’s been working for me and my circle lately:Seller financing: solve the seller’s problem first; short-term interest-only with a balloon after value-add keeps cash flow strong.Sub-to/wraps: take over low-rate loans and keep the seller whole—huge when DSCR is tight.Hybrid: small seller carry + private second to cut cash in, then refi into DSCR once stable.Private money: secure with note + mortgage/deed, pay on milestones, send updates—consistency = repeat capital.HELOC/LOC stack: close fast, cover rehab, then refi—speed wins deals.Lease-option: control now, improve, then exercise once financing improves.

I agree, exercising patience and being a force for positive is the only intelligent self-serving actions I see here.