Either way (agent or investor) you are spending a great deal of time and money up front in most cases just to make a buck.

Junked it out, cleaned up landscaping, drywall repair, texture, paint, new interior doors and trim, new waterheater, new floors in kitchen. some new floors, countertops, new roof, painting cabinets.

I follow up with a phone call to confirm receipt and answer questions.

@Andrew Lax I just used google and looked up California ( sf Bay Area ) and it’s said and every 40 year appreciation of 6 percent, I have no crystal ball but if history repeats itself then I may not be to far from real numbers , who knows ? 

30 DAY  and move on, YES that simple, unless they can come up to at least 1500. 

Not super interested in STRs at the moment, since I think I would have a hard time keeping up with the management. 

My team and I dive deep into market analytics to provide our clients with comprehensive reports that guide them in making informed, data-driven choices when entering new markets and setting up their vacation rentals.Moreover, we prioritize a human-centric approach in our designs, ensuring that not only are the aesthetics on point, but the functionality and comfort lead to happy guests and consistently stellar reviews.

I picked up a cabin there in 2021.  

Fix up-front everything you know is broken or will break soon.

In that situation, would you just try to find someone trustworthy enough to give you a referral fee say, instead of a formal contract assignment and have them just write up the offer so you aren't tied to it?