I think I understand the compassion and understanding here for someone who is being entrepreneurial and thinking in new ways to make extra money, but let's change the context and see how many folks still think this tenant would be a good business partner: What some folks are essentially suggesting is that they would be wiling to partner with someone who is knowingly violating a rental/lease agreement, and deliberately lying to at least two parties (the owner and AirBnB) for her own personal gain, which puts the owner at a significant risk (he doesn't just get to walk away if it all goes horribly wrong, etc.) 

That's become a part of my moral compass when seeking discounted properties. 

These guys deal with home owners doing illegal work all the time, have heard every possible story and have zero compassion..

The right solution depends a lot on the compass orientation and climate.

I intend to repay it with compassion and love.

If you're smart, you learn how to subtlety aggravate the pain, offer compassion and solutions and take good notes.If the want yo tslk about their issues with death and grief, fine.

@Brian Fouts @Adrian ChuYes, I definitely want to conduct my real estate business with a strong moral and ethical compass.

Also referred me to BBVA Compass.BBVA Compass (Austin, Texas) - No Heloc but will do a unsecured line of credit.  

Having compassion for your tenants is good, but don't forget you are running a business.Ed

I think it was Mike M who posted recently that there is "NO PLACE" in business for compassion.