Looking forward to hearing what your market has to offer. 

One property I eventually bought listed at 400K, but wasn't worth that much in it's current condition I offered 300K and it sat for 2 months before they sold it to me.

It’s true that many property management companies are now incorporating tenant benefit packages as part of their offerings.

If you really want to get rid of them, sweeten the pot by offering to return their deposit after you verify the unit is empty with no damages. 

Built in 1961, this residence offers 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms within approximately 1,500 square feet of living space.

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They offer better economies of scale and tend to be more manageable as you grow your portfolio.

Here are some indicators to help you assess a buyer's seriousness:Questions: Serious buyers will ask detailed questions about the property, such as maintenance costs, neighborhood amenities, and property taxesStrong Offer: If a buyer makes a strong offer quickly, it often indicates a high level of interest and intent to purchasePrivate Buyers: If approached by a private buyer, ensure they provide a Letter of Intent (LOI) and proof of funds.  

Look at their finishes and what they offer guests, use that as your baseline, then improve upon it.

great advice provided - what I will add to this is if you have smokers and its not allowed I would offer to allow them out of the lease with no penalty.