Just some things to consider when you select an agent: market knowledge, years of their experience or their team's exp, pricing strategies, transaction management (after you're under contract), etc.

People have moved in without leases, and some of them are squatters with criminal backgrounds and drug issues.I know how I’d typically handle this, but I wanted to ask—what’s the most cost-effective and efficient way to get them out without risking intentional property damage, lengthy court battles, or unnecessary costs?

That's the part I'm unsure of guidance wise, the assessments have been lowered, but when will that translate to lower tax payments... future effective 1/1/26, retro to 1/1/25 or effective of notification...Any insight anyone has would be appreciated.

Doing it right not only protects you legally but also maintains professionalism with your tenants.Here’s a simple yet effective process that I use, property management software tools like AppFolio or Buildium and an inspection app, such as Property Pal.1.

;-) You seem to be saying "Just because (you can run) you are an agent  doesn't mean you are (joining the US Olympic running team)  going to be competent any time soon.You have what is called "selective" reasoning. 

Quote from @Emmanuel Soba: Hello BP community,I’m actively focused on acquiring and operating 50+ unit multifamily properties in select growth markets, including Atlanta, Florida, and Northern Virginia.

And what could one do to mitigate any such effects?

@Terry LandonEven if someone give you a referral, what meets their expectations, may not meet yours.In our experience, the #1 mistake owners make when selecting a Property Management Company (PMC) is ASSUMING instead of CONFIRMING.It's often a case of not doing enough research, as they don't know what they don't know!

Tenant Selection Strategy: Would you proceed with this arrangement, or would you prefer to wait for a more conventional applicant to avoid the complexities?

Two ways I would recommend are to on Redfin and select the "fixer-upper" home feature to find homes that might need TLC or your MLS might have the ability to search for key words like TLC, diamond in the rough, etc...