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[quote=Anonymous]Hello,

I am moving overseas for work for two years and renting my condo out until my return. I know that I need a property manager and a Basic Business License (BBL), but what else?

I am trying my best to find a tenant before I leave in two weeks. I make 70K a year, so losing a month's rent for something that I can do myself (find a tenant) is a steep price to pay. I listed my place on CL and have some good leads so far. I also just listed on Zillow, AHRN, and Militarybyowner.com. I will be packed out of here within the next week and plan to have the walls and carpets painted and replaced next weekend. What am I missing that's important to consider?

Any property management recs for a small condo? What's considered a good price/monthly fee for a property mgr? Also, which websites are good for running background and credit checks? Am I better off going through the property manager to draw up a lease or DIY?

Ideally, I'd like to have a good tenant selected even if they don't move in until later this month/early August and just pass the torch to the property manager thereafter?

Also, for the DC inspection, is it fairly easy to pass?

Thanks in advance for any suggestions![/quote]

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