california has had statewide rent control on mf units for ~5 years.My experience with rent control is that in the near term rents increase more than without rent control.

If you have checkbook control you’ll have a bank account with a bank that has FDIC insurance up to $250k per account.  

I agree that working with people is easier and more cost effective than the alternative.As I read this, I'm considering creating a Cash For Keys written program that I can give my tenants at lease signing to remind them to come to me rather than just stop paying. 

I would like to be in control of my money, so I have always gone with the highest deductible posable and maximized cashflow.  

We require that allanimals be on a flea and tick preventive program.

Neither VRBO nor Airbnb are vetting guests, either.The best you can do is have some internal controls, such as minimum number of nights.

@Heather McNicol when you say the program is expensive, can I ask how much the program costs?

Our privately owned and centrally controlled monetary system, known as the Federal Reserve, and the legality of Fractional Reserve Banking is on a crash course for a battle between Freedom (Property Owners) and Royalty (the banks). 

Thus, purchasing an app/program that provides thousands of buyers might look impressive, but maybe not for me at this point, but would be something possibly to tap into if I go virtual wholesale?? 

Unfortunately the photo did come through with Ja and Desmond...i'm sure that was a fun experience.Have you heard of the REDI program sponsored by ULI, the Urban Land Institute?