There was only a tiny bit of leakage through the planks to the underlying hardwood.

Track patterns, not one-offs .Maintenance triageLife-safety and habitability = immediate.Nuisance items batched into one visit to save trip fees; set boundaries for light bulbs, loose handles, squeaky doors .HVAC filters and tune-ups on cadence with photo proof; replace only when failure or at turn unless risk dictates .Turn standardScope template: paint touch-up, flooring repair, caulk, deep clean, locks rekey, curb appeal.Do big upgrades at vacancy, not with tenants in place, unless safety or leakage forces it .PM accountabilityExpectations doc: response times, approval limits, photo receipts, monthly owner update.Calendar check-ins: delinquency on the 6th, vacancy every Friday, turns twice weekly until listed .Biggest time sinks and how to cut themBack-and-forth on minor work orders: batch and set thresholds; teach PM what’s urgent vs optional .Chasing updates: standardize touchpoints and require proof-in-photos for work done .Overpricing vacancies: use ranges, listen to PM’s on-the-ground read, and choose speed over squeezing the last bit on your first units .Quick wins when inquiries slowPhoto order: lead with the best exterior at golden hour, then kitchen, bath, best room.Price bracket tweak: drop to just under a common search filter and add a move-in credit line in the first sentence.First 5 photos tell the whole story: light, clean, and your three sell points up front.Your next movePick one property.

This is new to me...The roofer said even though there are only slight marks on the asphalt shingles, there might be damage underneath, which will cause leakage later. 

Should probably add a leakage line item into underwriting based on % of furnishing cost just like the standard for CAPEX and maintenance. 

The only question relating to it in the disclosure form my realtor sent me is: "I am aware of flooding or recurring leakage problem in my crawl space or basement" and "I am aware of leaks or material defects in the roof". 

The better investment would be to have your home tested for air leakage and insulation efficiency.

Will lender consider high risk in lending to house purchased next to (ie, in-home grow Marijuana, or house with sewer line or roof leakage problem? 

If his high usage is winter which for most people in colder areas then check for air leakage and need for insulation.  2.  

The GC charged additional fees to “correct” the work, but merely covered up the old pan, leading to water leakage into the basement and mold growth.

In September 2024, I purchased an investment property and the tenants immediately began reporting water leakage through the basement walls (seepage).