My thought is choose a higher income, high quality tenant especially in CA and don't listen to any sob stories (not 100% foolproof but reduces the risk). 

This approach helps reduce your vacancy loss.Hope this helps.

Depending on the type of rental, you may be able to use 75% of the appraised rental income toward offsetting the monthly payment (reduces DTI).

Reduce the buyer pool to that extent and it has to negatively effect valuation.  

This takes a little more work, but it's the fairest and reduces the likelihood of tenants that squander utilities.If you choose #2 or #3, there are considerations:Start with an average.

Of course, any capital improvements you've put into the property would be added to that purchase price which may reduce your taxable gain.But returning to your question, assuming I understood it right, what you're suggesting should work. 

I contested it after that date last year and was able to get it reduced by sending them a few comps of properties in the area, but I would have gotten a larger reduction if I called earlier. 

Since this is a tougher sell to their targeted market, the number of mentoring programs and success of those selling $40k programs will be reduced dramatically.2.

It's about stopping the bleeding more than anything else.On Sun Via, same thing again, it's reducing the price until it sells.  

Scale Your PortfolioReinvest Profits: Use profits to purchase additional properties or pay down mortgages to increase cash flow.Diversify: Consider diversifying your portfolio across different types of properties and geographic locations to reduce risk.10.