That's the problem because you have no ultimate control of your property and it's a sign that you're treated second class compared to the locals .

This includes hiring an inspector to check for structural problems, arranging for a pest inspection, and getting a professional appraisal to ensure the property's value matches the bank's asking price.

That way you would atleast control the foreclosure on the property. 

Quote from @Victoria Phifer: I don't recommend charging anything on a credit card unless you have total control of your finances and can pay off the balance every month.I charge everything I can to credit cards, but I pay the balance off every month, 100% without fail.

Landscaping and Pest control seem cheap to me, but not knowing location, there's no way to actually know. 

I think Chris nailed it perfectly - you have to take your DD to another level and also be in a position, both financially and contractually, to take control of the situation if the borrower defaults.

This gives much better diversification protection across geographies, asset types, strategies, investment subclasses etc. versus putting all the eggs into one basket.The downside is that it's not for everyone, and a person has to be comfortable with turning over control to someone else.

And now the sales have slowed too, so hopefully turning the corner for a buyers market.Don't forget its an election year and inflation isout of control.

Approximately 87% of Clark County (where the Las Vegas metro area is in) is under federal control.

Agents can't be controlled.