Do attorneys take criminal cases without getting paid a sum up front ? 

Criminals and homeless will typically move on to an easier target.It is better to spend $1,000 - $2,000 to properly secure the property than to continually deal with these problems and expenses.

Many mid term travelers are families relocating to the area, displaced families (homes have had water or fire damage, or are undergoing extensive renovations, eg), international business travelers, families from out of state visiting their family here for a few months...all types.

Going international is more challenging, and I'm sure the weather kept some people away.

If you are able, and I say IF you can find off market properties and you present your self to the seller as a wholesaler, that may be diffrent, but then you run into marketing real estate with out a license which if I understand correctly it's a criminal offense in nys.

Any other international real estate discussion is encouraged here.

Consider leveraging US lenders, private lenders, or hard money loans for international buyers.

Not to mention the fact that the criminals, once identified, can be counted on to dig themselves in even deeper on the way to realizing their jig is up. 

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) imposes taxes on the capital gain at a specified rate.

Do you have internal staff that handles the marketing for tenants or do you rely on outside rental agents?