The internet as wonderful as it is has also created a 'wild west' effect that is often unbridled.  

The crazy ones usually call again and again often leaving no or crazy messages.

Happy to connect since I often work in the Seattle market.

This often attracts broke tenants you will have to soon evict.

Most S8 tenants have a history of bad decisions, often having convictions, evictions, bankruptcies, chargeoffs, collections, garnishments, etc.

Most of the easy "lipstick on a pig" transformations are gone - you're often looking at more serious rehabs to make the numbers work.That said, we do have some advantages: strong rental market (lots of students, young professionals), still relatively affordable deals, and good appreciation potential in many neighborhoods.

Often we have to do 40-60% of a skim coat to the walls upon move out.

- FYI: we deal with squatters often in Detroit.

Keep in mind that a slower pace is often normal for this season, and things usually pick up as we move into spring.

Realtors often put a lot of time and effort into their job, which is why the exclusive signing indicates your commitment to compensating them as they get to you finding a property, getting into contract, and officially closing.