But I will say, a lot of the top performers have stand out amenities like this. 

It took me 2 hours YES 2 HOURS to buy my 1st two in my market 12 years ago Then we did let's just say a few more.

It has to be presented through your attorney (or by you, if you have the knowledge of the process).You lender on the auto has a say as to whether you keep the car.

Thanks Stevo, I appreciate the reply and you could do it that way however, it doesnt really solve the problem of a potential runaway water bill from say a toilet left running while the tenant is on vacation somewhere or some other problem where water is left on or leaking.

I have seen "noob's" have issues with, say, a 5br home and trying to get that payment standard from a 3br voucher holder.

I would say, as a new investor join one of your local REIA events. https://www.facebook.com/TheCharlestonREIA/Charlotte is a 3 hour drive from Charleston but the NCREIA is a pretty good one to join as well. https://www.facebook.com/NCREIABoth the Charlotte and Raleigh meetings have a good turnout of vendors and attendees.

Rarely will they say a bunch of cash, it usually is something else like more freedom etc

I would also text the renter and say as a reminder we do not allow guests more than X amount of days and it looks like you might have someone staying with you more than that- what is up with that?

I've heard from people who say a coach can make a world of difference, but you really have to pick the right coach.

So, whereby other investors may be looking for the type of deal where they can use say a subject to financing, I’m instead looking for value I can create by utilizing anyone of a number of strategies or techniques.