Also ask what type of HVAC system did the specify, there are a range of systems from high end to low end equipment that can vary significantly in cost.

Now buying reasonably priced is fair, my recommendation if you're equipped with cash is buying great locations at fair prices.

They show the entire process, how they equip apartment, how much money they are earning, what are their expenses each month etc. 

So you would either have to move and store the furniture, kitchen equipment, towels etc in/out twice a year, or leave it in all year and have it get trashed. 

Usually the specialize in what type of recoveries they do, vehicle, marine, aircraft, equipment and other personal property.

The downturn's quite clear where I'm at and having heard first hand accounts from the Smokies, Myrtle Beach, and other destinations my suspicion is that there's just specific areas that are simply oversaturated with new listings and that's driving prices and rankings down to levels hosts and tools are not yet equipped to support.  

Home Office Setup: Create a comfortable remote work environment equipped with reliable high-speed internet.

Maintenance and repair costs escalate; supplies and advertising expenses, cleaning fees, security equipment, vacancy loss, and of course LARGE management fees.  

Many out of state investors chase it right into the hood and then pay for it if they aren't equipped to handle the hood. 

Agents that either personally invest or work with OOS investors like yourself will be better equipped to satisfy your needs.