Most importantly, a listing agent should *always* be available to respond to buyer's agents -- you'd be surprised how many phone calls you'll get that go something like this:  "My client and I were looking at a house in the neighborhood and we saw that you having a listing their too. 

I am looking to invest in Commercial Retail properties in emerging markets in the United States that have potential , and preferably   good cash on cash return deals .

Surprised there aren't more responses from newbies and those active in Greenville.  

@Courtland Stansberry, you might be pleasantly surprised to find out that when the occupants find out that the property is not owner any longer by the bank they will leave on their own. 

I make sure all my places have dishwashers, main floor w/d hookups (you would be surprised how many women note this near the top of their list), clean working appliances, central heat and air, no carpet, dogs allowed (within reason, no cats I am allergic if they are not kept clean), off-street parking. 

I learned a few things while going through this process that I will keep in mind for future deals (much easier to get cosmetic repairs done with minimal surprises vs the bigger repairs due to being stationed overseas with the Military).  

You've closed just about every demographic there is so it's not surprising you're struggling to find applicants.No applicants on an available rental is almost 100% of the time price and/or location.

I like to have a predictable income/expenses and the heavy fee model is riddled with surprises 🤮I like having a PM because I effectively sacrifice no quality of life for having a rental.

With 5-10k sitting in a savings account for just such emergencies that should help  the cashflow situation a lot. 

So in our rentals we might set other heat source at 60 and let the heat pump do most of the heating but on days like today there is no emergency.