You can, however, find companies that advertise doing it for much less but their price usually assumes that you already have a pad.  

I like your open house idea if you're getting a lot of people regularly asking to see the house, but if not, you're right that it may be a waste of time.The simple solution would be to get an electronic lock box or key pad door lock that will allow you to change the code after every use.

refer to your lease if it has a lease brake clause send them a snap shot of it. you've done everything required of you as a landlord. at this point theyre just being bitchy and want you to compensate them and want an excuse to move. additionally read the local landlord tenant act.. it doenst say how hot or cold a unit has to be just that it has to be reasonable. 

I have a couple leads already through word of mouth from my local neighborhood FB groups wanting to see it and apply once I list it.Should I list in multiple places (Zillow, Hot Pads, Realtor, Marketplace) and screen through one screening service?

You need to know how much you can afford while still keeping a pad for unexpected events in your life.

They use these 5x8 yellow legal pads with a hand written font and a small envelope also hand written.  

I usually stick to the yellow legal pad letters with small envelopes as well so it does not look like a bill.

Took a red eye flight from LA, landed early Thursday morning (10/11/18), and had our first meeting just a couple of hours after getting to our pad, and the day didn't finish until almost 9 PM.

questions...And sometimes, I drive a large, diesel, manual transmission, Dodge Ram with a loud exhaust brake. 

It appears that local building codes require only a gravel pad, septic, water and power.I'm relocating to Maine later this year, so depending on where we buy our primary residence, I could potentially be close enough to manage the property - or at least to keep an eye on the management company.My initial thought is to operate on the model of renovating the land and utilities and then renting space only.