This is due to the Sarasota and Bradenton area becoming so saturated.

One house returned SATURATED with dog urine (skunk level odor-no exageration) sub floor buckled and black mold beneath carpets. 

There is still significant demand in the Cincy area because their build up has been a bit slower so they have not reached the saturation point that we are starting to see in places like Columbus and Indy

In a industry that is saturated with slips, trips, and misguiding jerks, its nice the get clear, to the point information and education.

In general, the Atlanta market has become quite saturated with investors over the past 8 months, especially in the $150K and below price range.

And it looks like the market where I am at is over saturated with homes for rent.

Anyone please feel free to correct me.Could be numerous reasons as to why they've been on the market that long, could be that the owner is trying to sell them at or above market value, could be some issues with the properties, could be not much interest for properties of that type in the area, could be the area is over-saturated with housing and they're hard to get rented, any number of things.To answer your question obviously you're going to want to look inside before you even put an offer, the general rule is the landlord gives 24 hour notice to tenants.

Allow your advertising time to saturate the market and build up the momentum that will keep your business rolling for a good long time.

Maine is a great place to invest because it isn't overly saturated with other investors and the prices are still right.

And while I stand by everything I have said...Your market is a bit saturated.