Here in San Antonio we are perfecting systems for doing un-accompanied (no agent present), vacant home showings.  

We are in the process of purchasing a home in Bremerton and we live in CA at the present time.

The policies that are so obviously destructive in many blue states (rent control, NIMBYsm for zoning, high taxes, regulations, fees) are huge obstacles that present real risks in the short-term and with very newsworthy headline outliers.But, these same policies are also a landlord's best friend in the long-term. 

A good deal could be that the upcoming vacancy presents the owner a unique opportunity to reposition and add value the property (basically finding a tenant that pays higher rent and therefore raise the NOI). 

This home I view as a place to live and build a family for now until opportunity presents itself. 

My consideration is whether or not I need to be present in the city while I am searching or if it is enough to fly in when something looks like a deal to be considered.I am still curious, though, about what you would look for as I mentioned in the previous post.

In my acquaintance's experience, one of whom has triple digit number of loans being serviced by them they have produced quality and reliable results.FCI is another large, well known servicer used by many people in the industry.

Hello Ryan, these are some of the kinds of tasks I am thinking about for Boots on the Ground.Lockbox installationKey duplication, meeting locksmiths, digital lock code changesMeeting cleaners, landscapers, tradespeopleProperty walk-throughs via phone and/or video conferencingMove-in and move-out inspectionsPlacing signage on propertiesPhotos and videosScheduling contractors and tradespeople for vacant propertiesStatus reports on contractor/tradespeople progressProperty drive by

Louis offers affordability, cash flow potential, and emerging market opportunities but also presents management challenges, unfamiliar markets, travel costs, local regulations, and crime rates.

I would like to terminate the lease to renovate the unit, as the tenant has presented many issues.