You'll reap the benefits in the long term when it's more widely accepted by renters here with the cost of living skyrocketing (it's a little better in Tucson compared to PHX, but still).Best of luck my friend! 

The idea is that under these conditions, I would not personally benefit which could be viewed as acceptable non-rule breaking actions. 

Yeah mostly we just give small credit here but these days in our area seller only accept with no contingency at all and giving seller free rent 

I do accept 1 dog with an extra cleaning fee but not two.

These are all Class B areas, which often cashflow from day one of acquisition, have acceptable crime, etc.City of Detroit - the "wild, wild, west"!

I decided to place ads requesting to enter a rent to own agreement with someone willing to accept the down payment over the 4 yr lease in installments made with the monthly rent.

When it's in better condition then a tear down, you win.If he doesn't accept that offer, keep it moving.

I need to speak to you", "are you still accepting offers on 123 Main st?"

We submitted a low offer, expecting less competition......and, they accepted!

If you go this route, having the rental criteria that you are willing to accept is common to let the potential tenant know.