Keep us posted on your response rate, I'm always eager to hear how this goes in different areas around the country!

No, I work around the country

But I fell in love with the country and decided to stay.

Many parts of the country have experienced 4 to 4.5% rent growth and 3% vacancy but it has been for the past 12 to 18 months.Historically looking at cycles an data that figure is not sustainable long term.

@Brian Garrett It was about 2 days after the famous , " **** hole countries " that it hit me.

Course you live on the exact opposite side of the country from me.  

Is this out in the country or in city limits?  

@Iraj Kasimi In areas of the country where sever weather is common, the insurance companies with the best rates can change on a monthly basis. 

For those of us who are stuck abroad, either in the military or contracting or otherwise unable to fly out on a whim, without any boots on the ground in great markets all over the country, there has to be a better answer besides "scammers everywhere!"

hire a firm in the country of their origin to check them out.