I'm data driven and would love to immerse myself in IL, AL, MC specific property, demographic and investor-centric data sources the same way I've done in my previous area of focus.

Changes to local landlord/tenant laws and new situations involving tenants lead to these annual updates.

More effective to door knock in some situations. 

Hi Nirek - I deal with a lot of clients in your similar situation.

It sounds like you know how to avoid this in the future, so what to do with the situation at hand?

On the other hand, a detailed quote with a higher total may offer more transparency and reduce the risk of surprises as the project progresses.I specialize in consulting services for situations like this, where I help clients evaluate contractor quotes, ensure transparency, and navigate the renovation process with confidence.

If you live there you probably have a good handle on the subtle market dynamics.One significant risk of buying any property out of state is that you have a lot less knowledge and first hand experience with all the nuances of that specific market.

I can not name any reasons which are worth the extra effort of investing there compared to sticking to a specific USA market.

kudos for your specific and thoughtful post. 

Ask specifically what is needed to comply.