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You can also check out Rabbu.com however I wouldn't shy away from paying for data from AirDNA or STR Insights. 

I'm seeing a lot of units at Palms Casino Resort, and I'm not sure why so many of them are for sale right now (4321 W Flamingo Rd).

Since we are out of state, we need someone to observe the minor renovation progress.What would be the average daily rate for hiring a renovation project manager to check on the progress and ensure that contractors are doing their job properly?

If you can check these boxes, you're going to be starting off in great shape. 

But, personally I wouldn't start the renovation until I'd had done a background check on the person who lost the property, to see if they have other assets they could sell to redeem the property or relatives who might help them out. 

Check that your marketing is casting a wide net, the information is accurate, pictures are well-lit and at good angles, etc.3.

First, learn about ways to make money last, set your aims, grasp house hacking, check if you're ready money-wise, do deep market checks, make friends with local home investors, agents, lenders, and those who manage properties, go deep into property details, and get to know the local home laws well.

Without checking the title yet, My question is, should I still possibly pursue it under which circumstances?

You write a check at closing, out of "cash on hand".