Some can churn out a decent PDF survey, but if you ask for the base CAD or shapefiles they are a mess. 

Decent area 10%.

If a high shot, use the mail>call>knock strategy.

If you already have a decent rate (4-5%), I wouldn't consider doing this at the moment to obtain a lower rate, but to access your equity and pull cash out.

It was a decent play when things wouldn't sell if you want to work the pretty house business, not so much when the average DOM is under a week.You've got to think like a seller when you are trying to buy. 

Tough to find houses, even distressed, that can be purchased at a deep enough discount to fix and flip for a decent profit and then the value of the properties have been rising so fast that it's tough to imagine the rate being sustainable to justify an appreciation play.

If it's in a decent pocket of downtown and the unit is remodeled with inside laundry, $2,395/month will not be an issue. 

Decent Deals have come on the mls but offers come in way over asking price.Exploring New strategy's Willing to Pay assignment fees for good deals

How does this affect the amount of potential rent, and is it ever a good idea to build a garage to attract tenants with decent cars.

If you have a half decent agent, the delays and headaches are significantly reduced.