Many require RFPs from the prospective landlords.

I want to check on the loan prospects for buying the land.

Isn't that giving them too much credit for future prospects? 

If a prospective tenant attended a showing and told you they won't need the stove and would like to pay $50/mo. less - would you entertain reducing your rent?

Worse, I had virtually no money, no equity, and a wife who almost had a heart attack at the prospect of me leaving a job that helped us a lot but that I hated with a passion. 

The proposed changes (if implemented) would fundamentally change Single Family zoning in Reno, and could make the prospect of properties completely different here. 

Its the easiest way to find clients for most agents.2) Prospecting.

A prospective Buyer is likely looking for a place to move in with their family, and if you have a long term tenant in place with no future vacate date, then you are really limiting your buyer pool, and effectively running down your sales price. 

I did some investigator work and pulled a tax delinquent list to prospect leads in this particular county.

To evaluate investment prospects, including positive cash flow, potential for appreciation, and value-added upgrades, do a full property study.5.