It will certainly cost more than if you were managing yourself and trying to get individual contractors/handymen to take care of issues, but such a company will already have those people on staff and enough jobs to keep them available for when something comes up at your property.

You also get a little premium for having "hardwood floors throughout" Typically when folks are shopping for hardwood floors they are looking at #1 or Select and they usually run at 8-9sqft installed.

Her performance could only be due to 1 of 2 things: she either didn't care, or she was not competent. 

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Aside from that, you're assuming risk unless you have an attorney you've consulted and have a contract that offers you adequate protection.In your situation, I'd be sure to vet the buyer very carefully- confirm everything with his lender...using FHA requires jumping through a lot of hoops...you want to make sure the buyer is qualified before tying up your property for 45-days and he can't perform...If you are comfortable with everything, just execute the contract and send it to your title company to start the title search- along with any earnest money (if there is any).

Money Mustache to live below my income and invest so I can have more time to pursue things that I love and causes that I care about.Am very excited to absorb information from anyone willing to lend some - also willing to put in hard work to learn the ropes from someone more experienced!

I personally prefer 3 car garages in my residences, but only 1/3rd of my properties have 3 cars as it really limits your selection.

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I do it by first making some basic selection out of the tax sale list and then sending letters to the owners.

With the short time to move out state, I offer to take care of house.