OTOH, older properties, even with partial or apparent full updates, are likely to attract, and have lower quality Tenants; higher frequency of maintenance issues (small and large); and absolutely require a deep dive on actual conditions and Tenant histories before being fully committed to a purchase, unless funding is not an issue for you. 

Newer landlord here, and I am hoping to find some advice! We signed our tenant to a 3 year lease deal, which was great for us at the time - we had only lived in the home for 2 years, so a 3 year lease would keep us in...

ALWAYS check technical questions like this out with a REAL ESTATE lawyer in the state you are operating in which looks like Oregon.

Most of those declines were for short stays during peak season.We corrected the issue by updating our minimum stay requirements, but VRBO still refuses to reactivate the account.We have tried calling VRBO, but customer service has not been helpful.

Whether you’re buying a property or reviewing one during due diligence, you get a detailed inspection report that lists issues and observations… but it doesn’t really translate into a clear maintenance plan.Most of the time it just ends up as a long PDF that gets referenced once or twice and then forgotten.So I built something that lets you upload a home inspection report and converts the findings into structured systems and maintenance tasks organized around things like roof, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, etc.The goal is to help turn that one-time inspection into something closer to an ongoing maintenance roadmap for the property.I’m still figuring out whether this is actually useful for investors and property owners, so I’d love to hear:• Do you revisit inspection reports after closing?

So in my experience I do not like getting tenants already occupied in rentals, coming from my background I like to inspect and fix any issues before placing a "proper tenant" or you can risk losing a good tenant over some issues if they get out of hand.

Foundation issues and major sewer lines are at the top of my list.

I agree with @Bruce Woodruff I love structural issues.  

Hey Chicago investors -Quick technical question on the Cook County AHSAP (Class 9) incentive.I am under contract on a 16-unit in Phoenix, IL, and we just received our formal approval letter from the Assessor reducing the AV by 25% through 2033.My question: When transferring title to the new partnership entity, does the 'Change of Ownership' affidavit need to be recorded before funding, or can the title company handle it simultaneously with the deed?

Can tell you horror stories about tenants showing up at your personal residence because you're evicting them or not giving them what they want😵So, tell them you work for the owner, which is "technically" true.