In some areas, we board up the 1st floor windows until we are about to start marketing the property.

Get familiar with price points in your market and what looks like a good deal. 

Look at their marketing strategy.

What's your criteria for the market you're interested in? 

For example,  if no one else bids on the property or it stays on the market longer than the bid window and they do not accept an offer?

It goes to your preference, of course, but whichever can produce the greatest ROI should be considered.There are many markets in Michigan, for example, where it is cheaper to buy an existing house and fix it up than it is to build new.That may not be the case where you are at or through the construction suppliers and contractors you may have access to.To Your Success!

Hey All, I'll be traveling to Costa Rica for a wedding and wanted to explore the market while I'm visiting.

So it could take a decade to get to todays market rent. 2) it’s almost impossible if not impossible to non-renew a tenant, especially if you’re not an owner occupant. 3) As a seller, even if I could remove paying tenants I never would without a non-refundable payment from a potential buyer that covers all vacancies for 6 months if they fail to complete the purchase. 4) You MIGHT say as a buyer that’s worth it.

I have a small team but work 3 different markets.

You won't find one PM that hits all 3 markets as there is a pretty decent distance between the 3.