It's amazing to me how hard people can be on houses, seriously I used to think tile was the strongest.. nope! 

Many people are still moving here and property values have continued to appreciate and are projected to continue rising in the future.  

People could give you detailed advice. 3 months?

Hand-written letters, postcards and letters for people you've contacted.

What has you experienced been for people who have done this or are currently allowing this in your properties?

I currently have 4000 people on my email list.

Material Participation Activities:Property Maintenance: Engage in repairs or construction work on the property to maintain or enhance its condition.Contractor Management: Oversee the hiring and coordination of contractors or handymen for property-related tasks.Tenant Interaction: Communicate with tenants regarding lease agreements, inquiries, or property issues.Property Acquisition: Invest time in property search and evaluation processes, including visits to potential investment properties.Property Management Tasks: Perform activities typically handled by property management companies, such as rent collection or property inspections.Non-Qualifying Activities:Educational Pursuits: Time spent on real estate education or training programs does not count towards material participation.Investor Hours: Hours dedicated to investment analysis, financial planning, or portfolio management are not considered material participation.

Sometimes people freak out more than is necessary with galvanized.

Many people who sell say the reservations transfer but sometimes you don't want those bookings.

If you have any doubt about it being occupied or not you could put a notice at the door and say that its your property and that you will enter on a given date.You probably should provide a phone number so people may  call you.