@Matt Wujek please don't be naive and think everyone here is going to help you for free.Many have ulterior motives to chat with you to pitch you on their services.We're always looking for clients here on BP, but are pretty transparent about it.

The renters say they never met the "owners" it was all done by text message and conversation over the phone.Of course the renters gave the phone number to the police when they arrived.

Hey Ryan, Feel free to send me a message or text.

This includes using a google voice # for tenant calls and texts, having a real estate agent show and rent the place for you, and having a PO Box where bills, legal paperwork, and payments are sent.

I also really enjoy Zig Ziglar's "How to Stay Motivated" series.

D2S is great too, just know it's more work and will take more time refining your scripts and motivated seller list criteria, doing split testing, negotiating, and taking phone calls often.

I text the booker and reminded him of the checkout time. 

I think it is more unprofessional to not be responsive to emails and calls and texts from prospective clients.

Hang in there and try to keep yourself motivated.. you may be surprised to the upside in the end.

Communication - Text, email and phone.