It still strikes me as a bit of a misnomer, but I haven't read his teachings.Carry on!

So I'll repeat, should I work this lead list to death, hoping to strike a deal a month, or should I be adding a new list each month to assure I hit that one deal?

These days I think you have to be more careful as on Optionor to not inflate the PP or 'strike price'.

I would simply strike the subordination clause and move on or agree to his request.  

@Tim Kunz, a couple of these articles are slightly older but might provide some insight with metrics regarding the rental market in Sacramento:Sac No 2 in rental price increases: http://www.bizjournals.com/sacramento/news/2015/10...Blackstone continues investing in Sac: http://www.bizjournals.com/sacramento/news/2015/12...Striking Gold in Sacramento: https://blog.livechalet.com/striking-gold-in-sacra...

Bad credit, first strike.

That tax rate strikes me as low based on MLS listings I've seen for the area.

Good way to start rebuilding credit is to get name on lease and establish payment history = strike 1.  

I called a couple yesterday but I am striking out.  

There is no way in the world I would consider anything under 1% - immediately strike it from the list.