@Hilary GravesI typically do but I hold multiple viewings in time slots on the same day to save time.I don’t typically let someone apply without seeing the house.

It's not like you are stuck in some hourly or professional job with income slots that you are wedged into.

I agree with Matt and Dana that playing the appreciation game is more like playing the slots, so I've decided to ignore this as a factor in my buy decision.

I will take the contrarian view here... this is an owner occupied purchase correct and your using one of your mortgage slots to buy a 3 unit..

I viewed a flipped home the other day it had what appeared to be RTA cabinets with all the features, slow close under draw slides and hardwood draws with the slotted cuts.

when I first started out I knew a kid who used to put his card in the credit card slot at gas stations so they had to take it out before they can use it to pay.  

Every showing is booked in groups with 10-15 min time slots, 2 per slot.

We schedule 10 showings for a Saturday & Sunday, last minute cancels and I have the time slots filled same day.

would like to learn at the next available slot ... thanks in advance

I'd charge ~$1000 a slot for Jan-May (8-10 people), then short term the rest of the time.I wouldn't self manage, so I get the point on unique, well designed, charming places being a priority.