If I did have a 1099 I would definitely be filing.

I don't care much about soap and shampoo, but quality TP is something they will definitely notice.

Setting higher rates than the comps can definitely help attract guests who value quality, but it’s important to stay competitive within your market.

Thank you for the insight Corey, definitely gave me some things to think about! 

You definitely want a legal agreement that's forecloseable, getting as much front money as possible so that you're not just in a lurch with nothing if/when they default, and you should get better interest terms for "being the bank" AND I would qualify the buyer just the same as if they had to go to a bank, because you want to know who your partner is in this deal.

I definitely am leaning toward the first application being the one for me, and I appreciate the advice to make sure it is a good tenant in addition to just being a flesh and bones human who (might) pay me the rent on time.One of the advices I read above was to be a bit less discerning perhaps and get someone in the door for 6 months at a reduced rate, and then find my golden tenant in the summer.

Account ClosedI gotcha, all the extra info definitely helped. 

You'll definitely get the long term appreciation in the San Diego market since our supply levels remain low which helps to insulate our market here, but it will be hard to cash flow on immediately unless you use one of the above strategies I mentioned. 

There are definitely multiple options and some will allow for a set amount of personal transactions per year to waive commission splits.

I definitely need to be below 850k.