Watching their activity is literally like watching a fiction comedy or horror show. 

But if you're aware of that and comfortable with it, you may have more luck finding a property you can afford without having to battle against 30-40 other buyers.depends on the Market the personal letters really work in the portland market.. the sellers are not so hard nosed and tend to be very caring if they are older owners that have lived in portlandia for any number of years.. just watch the TV show Portlandia its reality I know its a comedy but it is the way it is in that market.I can see in NY it being different as there is a thought process that new yorkers are more matter of fact.. 

Try to see short trailer of 1996 musical comedy on youtube "Joes Apartment' about roaches taking over and dancing all over the apt. 

And the @Engelo Rumora pants-off ending is nothing less than Champagne Comedy. 

I can now talk to women with much more success than ever due to my confidence and if they don't like me it isn't a big deal just like my comedy; it's onto the next bit. 

The Expert (Short Comedy Sketch)

Dinner show of Marriage can be Murder and then Sin City Comedy show later.

There is still comedy gold to be mined in them thar hills.

Lol Doctors & Nurses renting $50k 🏡🏡🏡 Now that's comedy❗I've got a few doctor tenants myself.

The "Section 8 Bible" is kind of like a comedy book and was actually written many years ago for landlords in Philly, so it may not be applicable all across the country.