Here is the full text of one such ordinance for Charleroi Borough:http://www.mcs360.com/document...It is legal and more cities should probably do it.

I know I have derived mine with a process that can be described and justified.Peoria vacancy 10.4%:   https://www.rate.com/research/peoria-il#:~:text=Among%20Peoria%20residents%2C%20there%20is%20a%20homeowner%20vacancy,of%2010.4%25%20from%20a%20total%20of%2053%2C325%20units.I recognize my underwriting many would consider conservative.

If a seller is being this stubborn they 1) have very little motivation to sell, and 2) don't like to listen to professional advice.

The trip charge is what they pay the vendor qualified for warranty work, and it's usually 1/2 what that vendor would charge for a normal job, so there's little motivation for them to respond quickly or work hard.5.

For example, idea would be to automatically send aggressive offers and or emails/texts so these deals can be procured, is there a way to streamline/automate this type of system ?

Anyway, my realtor did text me earlier and said the buyers found an insurer who will do it - they just have to "clear it with the State" - so we'll see.  

Include your phone and/or email in the text description of the listing?

Your CPA should be able to guide you how to categorize all your expenses so that you can do it correctly yourself.https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/tangible-property-final-regulations#:~:text=The%20de%20minimis%20safe%20harbor%20election%20eliminates%20the%20burden%20of,is%20properly%20deductible%20or%20capitalizable.

In today's market, with low foreclosure discount compared to past buyer's markets and a lot of "motivated buyers", the risk/reward ratio keeps me far away from the courthouse steps. 

If you told him you have been playing pickup games for the past year and need help improving your jump shot, now he has evidence you're motivated and a specific goal he can quickly help you work towards.