This is my goal here otherwise yet I feel like a novice on learning about the land values, feasible properties selection criteria and how to place a good listing and a house for selling. 

Does anybody have extensive knowledge in this field?

We lived in Florida for 13 years and feel that the upkeep in that climate is more extensive than in other areas.  

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@Andrew Martin Since you are using Safeco I am assuming you have these properties covered as either an extension of your homeowners or as a stand alone personal lines non-owner occupied policy?

It attracts a larger applicant pool and allows me to be more choosy with whom I select. 

If the damage is old how extensive is it??