I did put a couple of inexpensive tables in the house, and folding chairs, a few towels in the bathrooms.

A score check is a "soft" inquiry...

Remember that in addition to the "normal" expenses encountered with ownership in these properties you will have more breakage on furniture, dishes, sheets, towels (you will be providing all of that) and it's not like a rental across town that you can pop in to fix a garbage disposal, replace a bad fridge etc.

I'm assuming that she thinks since we bought the (probably BS) story about her stolen purse that we are soft and won't evict her and her children right before Christmas.

You will discover multiple soft phones and VOIP (Voice Over Internet Protocol) systems for a low price.

If you get discouraged easily or have soft skin and take doors slammed in your face personally, I would suggest another option.I am not the type to door knock, although I have done it.

Our lease also stipulates no bed sheets, promotional towels etc.

Basically get a soft no, "not interested at this time", never even asked me for a dollar amount.

My agent has some connections to contractors (possible cash buyers), cheap soft inspector, and a closing attorney.

The VA will need to have a good internet connection (which most of these postings will specify the internet connection) and they will use what is called a “soft phone”.