You can also leave out some bulk hotel toothbrush/toothpastes, make up removers, earplugs, sleeping masks, etc. if you really want to step up a "In Case You Forgot" basket.You can keep a closet with extra of things that has a lock on it and if someone is irrate because they don't have enough pods, you can at least have a back up solution for them if you choose too. 

It worked out beautifully... they met their deadlines and profit goals and had the break they needed.Perhaps selling one property sooner is the solution?

A lot of universities have students that need mid term housing due to graduation dates, mini semester programs, etc. and I've found if you approach them and offer them a solution to this problem, they are willing to work with you and help send business your way. 

@Jonathan Chan I have a solution for your problem.

I'm not sure how they paid so that may or may not be a solution here...The other thing is technically your tenant owes you still, and the prior LL may be liable for fraud.

This is probably why you want to bring equity back into your US business and any other investor might make the same choice as you.I brought up the challenges to come up with the solution, which was my last paragraph.

Quote from @Jeffrey Mair: Hello, I am seeking advice or creative ideas to move closer to the goal of owning a home in San Diego county without the obvious solution of selling off my small rental portfolio.

They were stuck in their solution.

Speak with someone you know in leadership or on staff and express your interest casually.Frame It as a Solution: Highlight how purchasing the property could be mutually beneficial.

I removed the chimney and added modern HVAC, making it the only house on the block with it, significantly enhancing its value.