Also do a name search on the assessors website to see how many other properties they own.

My wife actively helps with the business, but I've never explicitly paid her with a W-2 or anything like that.  

3) the house is in a 'non-disclosure' state (my term for: not required to disclose RE sales);  so doing 'comps' online seems questionable 4) IF the house actually sells for anything near $125k - $150k??

But I only had 4 showings through MLS which non of them were interested.

Hello everyone,I am currently seeking recommendations for a realtor/property manager in the Grand Rapids area.  I am originally from the area but have lived out of state for a number of years.  Any recommendation on w...

Absolutely make use of all the online tools available throughout the processEvaluate resumes and reviews/recommendations from trusted resouces, peers and past clients (like you would on LinkedIn for example)Narrow down your search to the top candidates and schedule in-person interviewsChoose your top 3-4 final candidates and check referencesThen ask at least three to provide bids for your scope of work requiredEvaluate the bids and pick your top candidate...then there is one crucial step left...Make sure to take an in person look at the physical finished work your final chosen contractor has done recently.Like almost everything else in real estate, choosing a great contractor requires time and effort.  

Then their profit.. so for a Turn key company to buy it back you would take probably a 25 to 35% hair cut on what you paid for it minimum.Buy and hold turnkey mid west deep south rust belt is a very long term play.. and most will tell you 10 is the minimum you need to get going.

Also do a name search on the assessors website to see how many other properties they own.

Perhaps they could find a non-student renter after they refi ...

Things slowly recovered.It was during this time I changed my personal lifestyle: I paid off my car, and cut my own living expenses to under 750 a month.