That said, after some reading, I have to say, as a Top Performer, I actually agree with much of what you have said (not what actually said but the underlying principles), and have actually been toying with some ideas of adjusting my old R.E.

BS) strategies for writing off toys and trips as necessary business expenses.There, I saved you 10 hours of reading and the cost of 4-5 books. 

I have toyed this idea around in my head and never really fleshed it out before this thread to this degree.

I toyed with the thought of a trial lease, but thought once they are in there, if for whatever reason they decided to treat their rent like the other 6 delinquent accounts, then I’d have more trouble getting them out.

Fees - oh, and did they mention they charge YOU the fees to?  Yes

How else can they make sure they are helping you if the don't know whether you buy houses or sell toy cars.

I was toying with the idea about getting into Shippensburg rentals myself.  

Every application should be ael to get to “yes, no, or maybe” relatively quickly and objectively.You only need to do an adverse action letter if you are denying them because of something you saw on their credit reports.

They work so well, that I became an exclusive distributor for many European countries to spread the good news ;-) So feel free to send me a PM if you need to outfit your European dwellings.There are quite a few threads on this exact same topic (AirBnB, WiFi smartlocks, and all the brands) all over Bigger Pockets.Just a reminder that I speak here not to tout a company's toys but as a passionate traveler and host with a knack for tech that actually works and makes our lives easier.

Diapers, keys, socks, washcloths, small toys.