Everything needs to be replaced and updated and maintained from time to time in our homes. If you rent then you have the benefit of passing on those duties to your landlord but if you own your home then you are responsible for the upkeep of that house, whether you live in it or not. Things like taking care of a roof in need of repair or installing storm windows and ensuring gutter repairs are all things that need to be done, otherwise you are not being a very good landlord and will have a hard time keep tenants. If…