The lack of clear communication from the lender left us in the dark, wondering if this deal would ever see the light of day.The night before closing, we were still in limbo, with no confirmation that the deal would go through.

If they are VERY professional, they will have their processes in writing as verification that policies are enforced equally and fairly by their entire staff.6.

I am finding fairly positive economic data but have not run across many on these forums who invest there.

Perform the same task in each app to ensure a fair comparison.Load a property with pictures and details.Market that property.See what your marketing looks like from the public's perspective.Submit a fake application to see how easy the process is.Run a credit/screening report on yourself.Enter a maintenance request, assign a vendor, and attach a fake invoice.Enter charges to the tenant's ledger.Enter recurring charges and automatic late fees.Sign documents electronically.Run owner reports.After testing a few apps, one should clearly stand out.

Below are a few things I look for in a vacation rental cleaner:1) Hot Tub Maintenance: Since many of my properties include hot tubs, it's essential that my cleaners are experienced in testing water quality and adding the appropriate chemicals as needed. 2) Clear Communication: Real-time communication is crucial for me.

I politely listen, sometimes offer that I am an Investor too, but hear my fair share of abuse that I need to lower the price, and should consider their Offer because there is no other agent and I can keep "both sides" - another ethics violation sigh ... 

Fairly common.

The property you're considering is fairly far from 'Chicago.' 

Communication is key, be very clear about what your scope of work, budget and timeline is for project.

Let me know if that is possible and if so what would be the best way to communicate.