It was built in 1997 and we are currently investing about 20K in repairs/updates to the interior.

Needs windows, paint, exterior, interior...it needs everything. 

. - Managed internal and external client communication adhering to deadlines and compliance regulations.

One of the worst mistakes you can make is to follow your competitors off the ledge of the cliff when your internal data and your transactional benchmarks tell you there’s no need to do so.Don’t panic, adjust your pricing strategy based on the market data and nature of your rent roll.

Starting rehab, rent adjustments, utility raise, Cap Ex projects, interior refresh.

You should be especially careful of lead paint, asbestos tile on the exterior and interior, piping in the basement, and mold.2) Once we justify the hard asset, we attempt to do our best to secure our revenue.  

I discovered the home with front and back door wide open, no heat or utilities in the house, and the interior temperature was 24 degrees!

We use internal company data for our comps. 

Some will allow you to reactivate utilities at your expense, some will not.I've even see a few where the home is occupied and there are no interior or exterior inspections allowed.Bottom line: If you don't mind the significantly increased hassle factor, uncertain closing dates and final price, you'll love short sales.  

I looked for ways that could allow me to come to the states, and the only one was to go back to school, get a degree, intern, and eventually (hopefully) get hired to be able to stay here.