Some photos of property....

I do have evidence of the work not being completed based on photos a 3rd party contractor gave me.

I have a photographer scheduled to be in there next week so I can get the photos done prior to closing.  

Their brokerage might not allow or have E & O Insurance for completing BPO's.Many appraisers also do BPO's but likely these days with so many regular home sales paying 400 to 500 a pop for appraisals likely do not do as many anymore.The cost offered to complete the BPO, timeline to complete (days,weeks), location (rural, suburban, urban core), Exterior or Interior BPO, whether map photos or drive by photos are required,etc.I do not think a broker/agent would want to complete a BPO for an unknown person as there is no surety of getting paid for the time invested.

Any credentials or photos of past projects would be great as well.  

Did you include photo and summary of yourself?

That being said, you can overcome some of the challenges of distance with technology, such as if you receive video (or photos) along with maintenance requests from your out-of-state tenants, allowing you to keep some visual on your property from a distance.If you are comfortable with distance, there is a price-to-rent ratio that may come in handy for you and end some of the analysis paralysis.

Hi Wenner, I would also include the documents you wish for your applicant to attach when returning the application (photo id, pay stub, etc). 

@Jim Pintchuk can you draw us a simple floorplan or send some photos?

Sure the city doesn't look inside the property, but what if you are in eviction court and the tenant shows photos of stuff that is not in compliance, for example a fire extinguisher that has the pressure needle in a position indicating it isn't charged?