IF it was not on an auction site none of the information would be known unless you do your own research. they could say its a 3bed 2 bath home and you go buy and its burned down (seen that before). 100% is on the person bidding at auction.

JWB spent $2,300 on renovations prior to you moving into the home. 

You will need to find someone who would rather go back to Costa Rica again and again, like having a second home there, rather than traveling to different parts of the world.  

If you spend 10-15 minutes watching every week, you'll know how to price your home.

It included my real name, our real home address, and what was probably a Google voice number.

Home prices always reflect how desirable a neighborhood is. 

Stability: Homeowners tend to stay in their homes longer than renters, which can create a more stable environment for families and children.

Lived in this home for many years before buying another and renting this one out.

Quote from @Kyle Carter: What about if I already have a rental, not with the home buyers program.

Find Brandon's videos on YouTube for the "four square" method of analyzing homes and practice.