So I offered to pay for the flight, if they returned a clean and empty house.

With a 40% expense ratio, the DSCR is approximately 1.21Hindsight Critique•Continue to build relationships to increase deal flow•Property manager (Mercer Hughes) is critical to completing renovations and quick tenant placement•Continue to build relationships with private lenders and personal investors•Have cash available to make quick competitive offers

It may be time to refresh the photos in your advertisement and offer a move in special with a reduced first month rent. 

Be sure to fill out your profile as many of us use it to try to offer better assistance.Happy Holidays!

Are you offering any special programs, incentives, or advice to help them close out the year successfully? 

I appreciate the insight that you and John offered regarding the lack of value in the business itself and strictly the land + improvements.

I may offer they can either pay 1,100 or 1,150. 

However, exploring out of state markets could offer stronger cash flow upfront, so it’s worth evaluating both paths.A piece of advice would be to focus on building your core 4  team: agent, lender, contractor, and property manager.

I don't have the room to add a Washer and Dryer, so I'm trying to come up with a solution that I can offer.

Plenty of opportunities if you price your place correctly and you offer better options then local hotels.