Most times, if an appraisal is required, the client pays for it at the time the appraisal is ordered on a credit or debit card (see if your company has a secure way of requesting this from them)That's really going to be it in most cases.   

Is this price point too high for rehab companies, flippers ,etc?      

Are there any property management companies that would be willing to actually go out to the tenants residence before renting to them (of course I would be willing to pay extra for this.)

I am concerned though about vacancies and potential issues with finding decent property management.

also the company is going to allow me to be a 1099 private contractor. 

While running our Handyman company an old school friend of my husband’s reached out to us.

All these companies can do is present a product and give the financials at that time..

Hi @Jessica FrancoGreat to hear of your interest in property back home.From my experience (we own a company called KOURO here in South Africa) it really really depends on the strategy you hoping to focus on, the area, purchase price and what value you can add to that property - as discussed everywhere on BPWe do flips, multi-lets and now recently starting Developments.Our returns are really good and we give great returns to our hard money lenders of between 15-20%.We are quite happy and believe that the property market here, if bought right, will last through any down times.

If you are having a hard time finding one, start by looking for a local title company that is owned and founded by a lawyer. 

I'd recommend getting a free cost/benefit analysis quote from a cost seg company to determine if the tax benefits would outweigh the costs.