How much would cost them to either go to laundry mat or buy a used pair?

We did that in August and are now extremely happy here on the Central Coast.I can talk all day about Detroit and help others get started there all the time by pairing them with off-market deals that fit their goals.

I had a lender pair up with me and he buys the gift card and I give him the information.

Pairing a regular landlord policy with a daily or "per rental" policy doesn't work, as that's still not what your landlord policy is designed / rating the risk for (if / when they find out, you'll get cancelled or non-renewed pretty quickly).It's similar to the uber / lyft / rideshare insurance in that you really want to make sure you have a policy that is intended to cover the exposure.  

I NEVER hear from my other renters (just the way I like it) and it just seems this pair are under the impression I live to make them happy.

He has a mentorship but honestly his free content is top notch and you could just pair up with one of his students if you would like.

Direct and brokered are just a pair of distribution channels, each with their own costs that are ultimately passed on, unique to that distribution channel. 

I know the market well and would be happy to be a second pair of eyes on anything you're considering.  

and the flexibility to rent or sell off in pairs ... live upstairs when younger and move down when older... mother inlaw suite.....

Great point on 0% for appliances purchases, I haven't thought of that. 18 - refrigerators12 - ranges12 - dishwashers2 - chest freezers8  - laundry pairs (stackable, front-load, HE washers)all paid for out of cash flow using 18 - 24 months of 0% financing