An investor friendly agent can do all sorts of helpful things, like setting you up with a search for properties or connecting you with folks who have recently done deals like the ones you want to do. 6) Consider analyzing a deal or two in your local market, just for practice, with a free use of our Rental Property Calculator (or other calculators).

I do all sorts of RE investing and I live in Utah

If you're in contact with the owner/seller directly, and you don't feel there is a lot of competition (off-market), might as well start with an LOI to lay out terms before drafting a contract.If you need the offer to look compelling because other buyers are circling, a PSA would indicate more motivation on your part.

As soon as you go into nicer neighborhoods people are smart enough to not get themselves in a situation where they get super motivated to sell their house fast for cash and also smart enough to bring it on market instead of doing a back door deal with a wholesaler.

There could be a motive.

You only talk to highly qualified and motivated sellers and you don't waste any time training the VAs.

Suggestion: Put up blinds of some sort or window coverings.

Unlikely no need to change property management, they too are motivated to protect your home and have it rent ready. 

Beach, I would also suggest that you schedule an inspector or some sort of third party.

I would strongly recommend linking up with a real estate focused accountant to get that sorted out. best of luck!