The REA I was with previously didnt seem to think I was a very important customer...slow responses, non-specific answers to my questions, etc.  

Quote from @Michael Kazalas: We just took on a newly renovated Padsplit in Mesa right now and have full occupancy but I'm curious how Turbo Tenant compares to Padsplit pricing Turbotenant was free and I used it when PS was a little slow.

Good luck to you in your search! 

I always put in MIA or somewhere I can get to easily when searching.  

I'm moving slow with it to avoid getting someone in there I'll just have to get out if it doesn't work...thanks! 

Things like landscaping/snow removal and labor cost for repairs are going to be highly variable based on your market so you'd need to do your own research on the going rate by either talking to other local investors, running your own google search, or exploring basic services on thumbtack/angies list etc. 

I don't see anything slowing down anytime soon.

They are searching for emerging developers and are offering all sorts of grants to development ready cities.

Welcome to BP, how's the search going, have you found your first deal yet?

@Tak OgiharaIf you do a search, you'll find out that there are quite a bit of us investing in Tulum, Mexico and Costa Rica on here.