Far too many get stuck in the "paralysis by analysis" stage, thinking they just don't know enough to get started.

My recommendation is don't move forward in your head until you pass all the contingency phases like inspection, appraisal, financing...at this stage, the mindset is to vet the properties and make sure what you thought was a great deal at contract time remains one now.  

Of course, the quality of the photography can be very important, but there are exceptions, for example:- For high-end luxury listings that may require staging and a much more involved photo shoot, this cost may be more likely to be passed on to the seller.- For very low-end fixer uppers, cell phone shots may be fine.

Far too many get stuck in the "paralysis by analysis" stage, thinking they just don't know enough to get started.

If your current furniture is nice and in good condition, you might leave a few pieces in the living room and/or a bedroom to "stage" it while you are showing it to prospective tenants, but don't leave any personal items. 

I would assume that it would be a much longer process if the client would prefer to go under contract as that home is in the final stages of construction.

One property is walking distance (15min.) to metro station and shopping center but has average schools (Elementary rating: 6, Middle: 9, High: 7).  

Far too many get stuck in the "paralysis by analysis" stage, thinking they just don't know enough to get started.

Are you accounting for other costs like commissions, staging, taxes, insurance, utilities?

It sets the stage for a project that could alter investment and development across the Westside for a generation.Impact on Grove Park: “We are continuing to monitor the scale of this investment,” said Debra Edelson, executive director of the Grove Park Foundation.