Quote from @Feroz Penangwala: I have definitely slowed in the past 18 months.

He adjusted his listings to highlight those features and got a contract within a week.Expand Your Reach: If ALE is slow, it might be worth simultaneously listing on Furnished Finder or working with insurance brokers.

Another consideration is the permitting process and local zoning quirks, which can slow you down or force design changes mid-stream.

It's really slow. 

It ended up okay, but it sure taught her to slow down and get comfortable digging deep into the due diligence.Here in San Diego, I’ve seen the seasoned investors always double-check with a well-regarded local title attorney..I’ve heard there are a few firms around downtown that specialize in smoothing out odball title issues..or a trusted property manager who knows what unique fees to expect.

@Ryan McKay slow and steady still wins the race.

Most agencies are slow to process paperwork, have a lot of bureaucratic red tape, and it is difficult to get them to respond to inquiries.

Hoping to find something I could mostly rent out & may be use with my family if its slow/ not rented.

Accelerated depreciation, taxable income forecasts, and running various numbers/scenarios.Point is that tax planning/financial planning is not the area to skimp.   

A cost segregation study could also help accelerate depreciation once the home is rented.