Make sure you are paired up with a solid organization. 

The business has been paired down since the owner wants to retire (he went from $1M a year in business to $350K by selling equipment and not having as big of an inventory.I know multi-family is appraised on NOI x cap rate instead of using comps for residential. 

Others wonder why a pair of 60-something billionaires would think to run an entertainment company whose entire existence is banking on the mercurial whims of smart phone addicts between the ages of 25 and 30?

That, paired with a healthy amount of reserves, puts me in a good position in the case of a large expense. 

Each group will have their own policies - some will pair you up with a mentor, others will put you on a team, others will let you fend for yourself. 

That's a major positive for anyone with a sub pair credit score who is unable to qualify for a conventional loan. 

I have also shown the house to two sets of candidates, one pair of couples with two dogs and one single mom (with a very good income) and her two sons.

I've personally paired back so only my best performing properties are STR, as well as my personal home if I'm traveling.2.

I understand pairing this with other services, regular professional photography, etc may be a more comprehensive business plan.

The last pair of guys I dealt with tried to talk me into letting them find tenant in a 2 year lease to own deal.