Block off specific times of the day for prospecting and lead generation.

Prospective tenant views apartment and decides if they want to apply.3.

We get just as frustrated because the system is a bit "broken":(I believe the team is in communication with you about your options - just be sure to also let us know your choice to secure the property to deter squatters as cost-effectively as possible.

I have already thought about the point you mentioned about some prospective tenants not being fond of the fact that both floors aren't available but until I get back to AZ which could be awhile I need it for storage.  

To provide our buyers the greatest probability for success, we cast a wide net to evaluate ALL vacation rental prospects and narrow it down to the handful that meet the search criteria. 

. :)This is especially true if you rely on furnishedfinder.com as your primary lead source (which you shouldn't, but that's another post) as when you make that connection with a prospective resident, you are selling yourself as a landlord as much as you are the property as a place to live.

I just don't want to start working with a realtor and waste time and end up with no real solid prospects for buying.

My absolute best advice with ANY STR prospecting is to contact the municipality in charge of regulating that area of region.

Communicating timelines and expectations upfront can help prevent losing good prospects to other properties.I'd say it's a potential red flag if they want to sign the lease without viewing it.

For example, say I have a foreclosure, or expired listing lead that I would like to find accurate phone numbers for for prospecting.