If a tenant is fixing to go out it can be less time as the landlord is already negotiating an LOI and then an executed lease with the tenant.Larger spaces big box can sit for awhile but those are rarely built new today mainly re-purposed.In some cold belt states net migration away produces excess inventory and with no growth then other tenants aren't lined up to take the space.Most of my clients are buying in high growth warm belt states even if they live in cold belt.

The City of Independence stated that they have been trying to get USREEB to fix the issue for almost 2 years & I was never even notified of such issue.The tenant moved out Aug 2017 & the property management company kept charging me utilities upwards of $400 when the property was vacant & did not/could not provide me proof or answer why.The bottom of the kitchen sink cabinet was missing & had fungi growth that was never cleaned and replaced.

But if you're 10+ minute drive from downtown - you might be able to double -- but then you have to draw guests to your listing with a catered experience, and great interior styling. 

Have them apply an oil spot primer to the affected areas , then sealcoat the entire drive . 

I am definitely type A so I want to be as hands on as possible with driving everyone else crazy.

I feel like if I perfect the strategy for showing units and communicating with potential tenants it will save me so much time and many many drives out to each property - and most importantly, cut down on vacancy.

I personally am about 400 miles away but I make the drive a couple times a month right now until I can get a team going.  

The southeast has the job growth, population growth, more favorable taxes, better cost of living.  

Some realtors produce market reports but I am wondering what other resources you consult on key metrics like median/average prices, rent to own ratios, growth rate, etc.

I would say if you like the deal, try to find out the population growth over the past couple years.