I went to the bank to get a pre approved letter as and was denied bc of my income.  

Figure out what you are pre-approved for, what they need to see from you, and what products would make the most sense for you.

A strong valuation and even pre listing appraisal and/or inspection can sometimes be a worthwhile investment but not a necessity. 3-5% commission for what is effectively commercial property is common. 

You also have to consider loan amounts typically need to be above $250K will carry a 3-5 year prepayment penalty.The biggest thing I see is loan officer are quick to offer a pre-approval for you but the fail to run the DSCR/Rents ratios up front.

As the impacts of climate change become increasingly evident, more individuals are likely to incorporate considerations of air quality and other disaster risks into their choices when selecting a place to live. 

Being that I am do not in incorporated Palm Springs, I do not fall under the city's short term rental regulations.

Where I'm stuck is whether I should use a metering system that pre-prints a stamp onto the envelop or find a machine that can place a physical stamp onto an envelope (obviously I can't sit there all day stamping).I'm thinking from the perspective of mail that looks to "businessy" vs. mail that looks more personalized for better response/conversion rates.

IIRCC the kitchen cabs below were $1300 pre-assembled.

Rents have surged nearly 40% from 2019-2022 and, while stabilizing, remain significantly above pre-pandemic levels.

Another effective approach can be targeting pre-foreclosure properties where you negotiate directly with distressed homeowners before the property goes to auction.