Think 10-12% CAP rates.D class areas= Practically no price appreciation, worst/struggling public schools, highest crime rates (especially drugs and violent crime), highest cash flow.

Could this be considered an unethical practice in any way, given the organization’s non-profit status?

Personally I think Josh himself is innocent but the company definitely is involved in shady and deceptive business practices.

It's deceptive practice, plain n simple. 

They can go practically anywhere.Emotional Support Animals can be any type of animal - dog, cat, horse, peacock, komodo dragon...

Issue is, in these "bad" deals the government comes after the lease option seller for predatory lending practices and the eviction / foreclosure process is a nightmare.

The more rational you are, the better the outcome.Practice and LearnLike any skill, negotiation improves with practice.

When managing multiple applications, it’s crucial to ensure your process is both fair and compliant with local, state, and federal housing laws, including the Fair Housing Act.A best practice to avoid any perception of bias or confusion is to process and work on one application at a time.

However, if the aim is simply to start basic operations or register an initial business, a virtual office can be a practical and efficient solution for the early stages.I hope this clarification helps.MontseOke yes so we are basically talking about the same thing. 

Don't start throwing ideas at them like seller financing or numbers etc until you have an idea of if they actually intend to sell and what their needs are around the sale.This is very practical advice and I agree with the sentiment about not going into a conversation presuming anything about where their headspace is at.