Make a few appointments to view properties.

You mean they actually let you know they were not going to show up for an appointment?

Thanks Wayne, I was unaware that the long term cap gains went to 0%, I will be making an appointment with my tax man!!!  

Now I schedule my appointments first thing in the morning or go take a look right away.

They would set appointments and then never show up.I also use Home Advisor and have had mostly good results from that site.

Hi @carlos Thanks for your recommendation and I made an appointment for an interview with Samson Properties!

I went over there a few years back and was able to get appointments with folks within days of my arrival very business oriented area and willing to listen.. unlike US were it would be near impossible to make the same contacts as quickly.

I did not pay, as I thought the free is more than enough.I do have to say that there is probably a 50% flake factor once you set the appointment, and the potential tenant does not show up.

So lets say you've successfully called a landlord and talked about purchasing a home you found on craigslist and you've ran your numbers/analyzed the deal and know you want to purchase it. would you then try to schedule an appointment for your inspector to go in?

If you do not have a property picked out, the agent will want a contract because they will be spending significant time and effort helping you locate, setting up appointments to view, and touring the properties with you.