It's just the cost of doing business.  

 @Bill B. in addition, the TAR seller disclosure form in Texas also asks specific questions regarding insurance claims and if the proceeds were used by the seller to make the repair.

Most of the time a newer or unsuccessful agents will host open houses as they build their book of business.

Horror story #2: while selling off one of the Class C Indianapolis properties, buyer asked me to pay replace the sewer line before closing... absolutely not...here's a partial credit (check to written out to contractor from closing proceeds so buyers don't pocket the money) 

STR's don't create real estate value they are a business  I have a dozen and am building 2 more this year so I like the business model and I have over 100 regular rentals.   

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A personal liability policy "MAY" extend to one or two rentals but if you are planning on building a portfolio consider the commercial umbrella.Another thing to consider is that the courts frown on carry high personal liability but low business liability when trying to hide behind the vail.

Definitely open an LLC if you haven’t done so already and once you have a couple under your belt, you will have lenders lining up for your business.

Call the zoning department again, and this time ask specific questions: Is a variance required, or can you proceed as-is?

Don't apologize, don't explain how the 'chosen' tenant was more qualified than they were, wish them well in their search.You're running a business and you've made a business decision.