We priced it at $625, figured it was low enough to drum up interest, get competition for the unit and pick the best candidate.

Or can individuals sue you for this and they're drumming up victims for their lawsuit business? 

I'm sure I could drum up some business with a few quick phone calls.

That there is a real estate agent out there trying to drum up some excitement about his area and get some new clients? 

If you pay them closer to $100, that might be your entire commission for that turn, before you've even factored in the substantial other costs that are going to come with scaling.It's possible the charges they were drumming up are ghost charges, but unlikely.

Quote from @Jake Drum: I doubt TurboTax would let you attempt a 3115, but maybe. 

I just don't agree with the constant drum beat that you need to treat tenants like dirt to make a profit.

Is this accurate, what makes it illegal if so, and what are other creative ways to drum up the bird dogs? 

There are so many ways to drum up business now 

Yeah maybe we can meet up and chat one day if you are in town.Thanks @Rob Drum!