Learn as much as you can and don’t discount this process as education for the future  even if you don’t close  

If they are asking for a discounted rate, more than a LTR but less than your going rate, that seems to be a better indication they are real people.

Could one buy a pool of mortgages from FNMA, split that pool back up into individual mortgages,  then negotiate with the homeowner to purchase their own mortage at a discount, removing a huge stumbling block in the real estate market.

At some point an offer will be accepted.Off-market deals can get you great deals at discount, but it's not easy.

For Redfin to show comps you may need to login to view the past solds, if no sales data just discount a few % off the listing price since some markets are going for near retail anyway.

I would do discounts on grass upkeep for sure, but I think single-family rentals need more curb appeal to get that right renter so some listing landscaping could help that instead of just a boring facade.

- How many personal use days (sometimes including family or other discounted renters) do you plan to have? 

It took a while to get right - but we've had consistent success using a mix of research, mindfulness towards our neighbors/neighborhoods, conversations with cities, legal discussions, and as a worse case fallback is converting the home back to a single-family property and where we offer to manage it for a discounted price since it is a tough situation for all involved (this is very rare).Hope that answers your questions/concerns - let me know if I can provide any additional info as well.

I want to put in place some incentives for new tenants and want to know if anyone on BiggerPockets has done something similar.Here are a few ideas I have had:First Month Free: Sign a 13-month lease and get your first month freePets: No pet fee for the first 6 months, year, etcRent Discounts: Offer a discounted rent for the first month or two fortenants who sign a pre-lease agreement before a certain date.Waived Fees: Waive application fees, administrative fees, or securitydeposit for tenants who pre-lease.Free Utilities: Offer to cover utilities such as water, electricity,or internet for a certain period for tenants who sign a pre-lease.Upgrade Packages: Provide upgrades or amenities such as free parking,access to a fitness center, or a smart home package for those whopre-lease.Gift Cards or Vouchers: Offer gift cards or vouchers to localbusinesses such as restaurants, cafes, or grocery stores as a signingbonus.Flexible Lease Terms: Offer flexible lease terms, such as shorterlease lengths or the option to renew at the same rate, to incentivizetenants to pre-lease.Refer-a-Friend Program: Encourage current tenants to refer friends orfamily by offering them a reward if their referral signs a pre-leaseagreement.Early Move-In: Allow tenants who pre-lease to move in a few days earlyat no additional cost.Guaranteed Parking: If parking is limited, offer guaranteed parkingspots for tenants who sign a pre-lease agreement.

Dear, BP fellows, I have been looking for investment property loan info for AL and recently get quoted with 30years interest rate 7.625% with 2.125 discount point.