Another tactic I advise new investors to employ to ferret out the time wasters is to ask to visit the property.

I'm only able to visit my houses 1-2 times per week...which is why I love my GC and that he's able to stay on task while I'm away. 

I would encourage those looking to learn more about specific property risk to visit the flood risk evaluator which can review elevation certificates and flood zone determinations for mistakes.

I've started Real Estate Investing not too long ago but I'm actively looking for properties and trying to visit and make some offers.

Very interested in how you found your provider and vetted them enough to take the next step of visiting.

Just visited your website @Michael Borger, very well done, looks like you are killing it here on Oahu! 

I work full time during the day, but I plan to visit the property next week.How should I move forward?

Do you have any suggestions on screening a prospective buyer, giving them the code to the lock box and taking measures ahead of time to discourage vandalism since no one representing me will be with them when they visit the property? 

They are pushing the shoulder seasons as a great time to visit.  

Lots of great information here, and many people who are very knowledgeable on a variety of topics, so visit the forums and it'll be very beneficial.