Quote from @Heidi Fischer: HelloI’m a high W2 earner and have been looking for a STR and finally went into contract but can’t close until mid-end of December 2024.

Thank you Rene, As far as the eviction cost, with lost rent and legal fees I'd say it was close to 18k.

This also leads owners to ASSUME simpler is better when it comes to management contracts.

I’d like to be at least under contract by end of 2025, if not purchased.

Its under contract.

Other than that its just a numbers game....every X offers gets you Y contracts....go find the numbers.

VRBO is completely uncooperative in this.I am contemplating just turning each of these over to an attorney, sue for the chargeback plus legal fees, and let it go.

If you need financial help, ask under the "Finance, Tax, and Legal" forum.

My figures are below.TaxDeed Winning Bid: $489.00 (My Bid May 2013)Property Clean-up: $450.00 (mowing, trash removal)Taxes & Insurance: $80.00 (2013 & 2014)Sale Advertising: $130.00 (Signage, Newspaper Ads, etc)Filings & Legal Fees: $245.00 (Deed, Lien Releases, Sales Agreement Docs)Total Costs: $1395 (approx)Sold for: $3250.00 (August 2014)That is better than the 25% I would have received if the property was redeemed during the redemption period.

Agents have a legal obligation to present offers, BUT sellers do NOT have any obligation to respond to your offer!