Sellers want to be on the MLS that covers the area where their home is located, so they can get in front of LOCAL buyer agents (nearly all buyers use an agent).2.

Approximately 30% of this area is made up of vacant lots, creating a prime opportunity for real estate development.Griffin Modern is taking full advantage of this landscape, acquiring lots for under $10k and developing homes targeted at young, first-time buyers as well as investors.

It would rent out pretty easily if you needed to wait for prices to stabilize and more buyers to come back into that area.

I represent a lot of buyers in Tampa, and some hire me for full service PM, limited service PM, and some self manage. 

OK  Chad a and Chris  how did this company fail. 

They don't build a proper reserve, failing to account for turnover costs, vacancies, capex, etc.

You need to understand the market, advertise to buyers, show it in the best light, know what to say and what not to say, be skilled at negotiation, understand contracts, and much more.If you don't know how valuable a good agent can be, it's because you've never used one, or they made it look easy because they are skilled. 

In a seller's market, home prices typically increase due to limited inventory, while in a buyer’s market, prices tend to be more negotiable.

Are properties such as this more appealing to buyers with renters already on leases or will I get more interest and a higher sales price if I sell the property vacant?  

I am actively working on a buyer and a personal money lender list.