Just make sure they have experience in what you do, are trustworthy, and local.Always remember to do the math analysis and try to look at the prospective property before you make an offer on the subject property or at least have a clause in the sales contract that will allow you some time (usually about 15 days) to make an inspection and possibly back out of the deal without a painful penalty.  

If you haven't put money aside for repairs and upgrades then it will be a painful hit to your wallet to have to pay for all of those things at once. 

@Jeff Berg Thank you for pointing out the fact the columns seem to disappear given the dark stain.

Hi Scott, I feel your pain.

https://www.redfin.com/CA/Fremont/3019-Paine-Ct-94...I know that most likely the answer is the price, but Id like to know more about how can I get a higher chance of getting an offer.What do you think I still need to do in order to get offers?

Tenants can always leave and the 11 month person isn't much different then someone who stayed full term but two months-- painful. 

A baseboard with tons of grooves might look great new and clean, but after a few years all the grooves catch dust and dirt and its a pain to clean.  

The 3 years we have been doing work on the house has been a pain sometimes.

You die and your heirs get the property with basis stepped up so the deferred tax disappears.2.

I think my vacancy rate for that year was around 25% which was painful.