Tenant acknowledges the rental was represented through marketing materials designed to attract applicants for in-person inspections.

But with TK there is an acknowledged mark-up or premium price that might make that more difficult or impossible. 

Acknowledge better deals exist.  

If everyone started coming out and acknowledging that this crap doesn't work, less people will fall into the clutches of these gurus misleading the masses.Again, do you truly think you are the exception?

As you acknowledged, you wouldn't be able to rent both units without bleeding money each month and you wouldn't know how long it would be before rents increase enough to put you in the black.  

So can a landlord charge for installation while acknowledging that the carpet itself has no value?

I acknowledge your concerns about the ID and facial scan; we felt it was an excellent addition because the ID and facial scanning process takes just 30 seconds, but it offers substantial security to property owners by verifying the authenticity of the ID, confirming that the credentials match the applicant's information, and ensuring that no one is attempting to use someone else's ID.

At least they’re acknowledging the property has income generation value, albeit at a lower amount

I've also noticed how successful investors tend to acknowledge those they learned from.

If it was done on purpose and the company is acknowledging it is the employee being arrested?