The federal CARES Act requires a 30 day notice in certain evictions where the property participates in certain federal programs OR the property owner has a federally-backed mortgage.IMO, the CARES act is an unlawful piece of legislation that has poisoned America, but if the above clause is true, it is an OR statement.

Also, do you use government programs?

Oddly, several people post about how exciting the learning they paid the $8,900 mentor program is, but no one seems to have done a deal or made money from it.

A few important things I would be looking for:1) the experience and credentials of the broker who supervises the company as well as the lead property manager2) the services they offer and how they line up with your needs and expectations3) the use of technology to make their job and yours easier 4) if they have a landlord-tenant attorney on retainer to help guide them on legal issues (not to mention the creation of lease agreement, landlord forms and notices, etc.)5) their process and policy for a) listing, b) application, c) tenant selection, d) routine inspections, e) maintenance services, f) property and tenancy update reports to you, g) lease enforcement policy, and f) move-out process.6) property owner reviews (you can't always rely on Google reviews, because they may not reflect actual quality of the company, but still) 7) beneficial programs for both owner and tenant 8) a property management agreement that would indicate they know what they're doing and have the experience to know what matters in a PMA.

Speaking of appraisals..Unless it is a very low LTV or unique program/borrower most lenders will require a third party assessment of valuation or appraisal prior to providing a mortgage.

There may be a period of a "government shutdown" for a week or two when non-essential personnel would be furloughed and financing of some programs put on hold.That's it until the next debt ceiling dog-and-pony show.  

You have to talk to the right agent and keep trying, and insist they have an annual program.

You may also want to present a detailed breakdown of the property's current condition and any factors that might affect its value negatively.Explore Tax Relief Programs: While you mentioned that you don't qualify for tax breaks as the property is not your primary residence and you're under 65, it's worth investigating if there are any other tax relief programs or exemptions available in your area.

It happens on just about any large free money program. 

It was only 398 to receive the blueprint program to begin.