I use SmartMove to do a credit/background check which factors into their score, eg. do they have credit above 600 - 5 points etc.

@Mark Byrge, @George Gammonmakes a good point in that you should stress test the property for all factors subject to change (interest rate, value, cash flow). 

A sfh may need a bit of time depending on a number of factors.

Note buyers do not have a relationship with your family and will be looking for a price that factors in their risk and effort.

A skilled business attorney would tell you it depends on a few factors; your risk aversion, the amount of assets you currently own, the type of business plan you have, and what your expectations and goals are for your business.

That may be a deciding factor.

You are better off looking in Tulum for many factors: 1.

The thing we have to remember is that interest rates are not the only factor here.  

In studying past auctions I can't seem to find any one particular factor that correlates highly with 3rd party winners (vs. bank taking it back).

@Edwin GachingaYes 7 of the 8 are positive cashflow according to my rental calculator which factors in capX, vacancies, property management, repairs.