Verifying last 2 years of rental history and income extremely important to find the “best of the worst”.Make sure you understand the Class of properties you are looking at and the corresponding results to expect.The City of Detroit has 183 Neighborhoods we’ve analyzed.DM us if you’d like to discuss this logical approach in greater detail!

Understand the fees involved and calculate the total cost for an entire year of management so you can compare the different managers.

Come to think of it, though, I can't imagine why they wouldn't let me perform one just to understand how much I can offer.  

It is my understanding that the new owner will have the house at the cost basis of my purchase price, for calculating capital gains taxes or depreciation.For gift tax purposes for you - FMV.For capital gain tax purposes for the recipient - your original basis/purchase price 

I would look for an experienced agent of my own who understands what is standard for your market.

That is subjective though - I just advise my exchange clients to understand that number and understand their exposure.

The better theming will attract a higher quality customer that understands the value.

You'll never get your best deal until you understand what the other side is dealing with. 

I am strongly considering Philadelphia as a market to invest in OOS because I was raised in Jersey and I used to be familiar with neighborhoods in the city; I understand things have changed over time, however.

This is completely understandable that folks don't want to move around in the cold/ winter.