@Michael Ellers Go after counties that have frequent buying activity.

You should be in equities or another property that allows you to mark to market more frequently.

Hey STR Family, We are self managing an STR in Joshua Tree, and one of the most frequent inquiries I get is late checkout requests. 

Your question happens to be frequently asked; I posted a bunch of BP links in this thread to help those asking the same question:http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/55/topics/39235-new-member-from-phoenix-azYou'll get opinions leaning both ways in that thread (I try to be unbiased wherever possible).As for buying REO properties as an agent, please see my post from 12/19/2009 at this next link:http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/16/topics/41238-anyone-use-a-buyers-agent-to-offer-on-reo-s-?

I only have them updating once every 2 weeks but can do more frequently if needed!

I do agree the Gulf side has prettier clearer turquoise water, and I visit frequently.

My thought process was more about how properties frequently sell for over asking and - more often now - don't appraise... this can pinch otherwise qualified buyers who just don't have the extra cash to make up a $15k+ appraisal shortfall.  

If this happens frequently or not.  

I will still mail to the first one, but less frequently.

I also wish I would have joined the local meet-up sooner and more frequently (I have only been once so far).