So many folks really pushed rents for LTR recently but I am a fan of strategic pricing at about 95% of max market rent and to make sure I remind prospective tenants that I’m giving them a bit of a deal with the expectation they will pay on time and really value the asset almost as much as me, and hopefully stay longer than 12 months to mitigate the turnover. 

I don't know what's wrong with your credit, but time heals bad credit along with some strategically paid bills. 

If your agent is even halfway decent, they should have some insight on this, and should be able to help you strategize how to improve your offers. 

I don't have a lump sum to pay, so is there a strategic way to buyout an owner, perhaps a long-term payment plan? 

However, if you want to learn how to use them strategically I'd recommend you contact an experienced qualified intermediary. 

The Los Angeles real estate market may be a difficult one to navigate, but with some strategic planning and savvy investment decisions it is possible to achieve success.

@Nathan Dobbins finding a great deal takes strategic marketing.

This should give me some time to get to know the ins and outs of Tahoe's common booking dates so I can strategize for next year. 

We have a home that is breaking even, our rent income covers the mortgage, but we want to know how we can make this investment cashflow or should we just sell it?

The smartest, most strategic and most effective way to grow your business is to get out from under it—in other words, to not do everything on your own.