Also, I wanted to hear their conversations to learn things about why they were looking for a place to rent, do they fight with each other, do they smell like smoke or pot, did they bring friends with them who are people I wouldn't want hanging around on my property, on and on.I know some people think having an open house generates a type of bidding frenzy, but you're still going to have to screen them.  

As well, as get rid of problem tenants without having to evict for breach of contract, and prove that.One type of smoke that you may not be able to anticipate is pot smoke.  

Do they reek of pot? 

Some people have different cleanliness standards and if its an issue, then get an old set of pots and pans from Goodwill and people need their own dishes, cups, and utensils. 

This is where the tech community and tech royalty in particular can stand up and help.Net/ net: I think people at the lower end of the income scale might have an incentive to move but even they may not given family ties, kids etc.

As everything has to "season," like a good cast iron pot.

I like to put a pot together at work  when  it gets big.  

Allysa, took me 10 years or so.There is no one moment that I would say I was the proudest.There was no turning point where everything changed.I guess the analogy is like that of the frog who fell to a warm pot of water that is slowly being heated.It took me hustle, hard work and consistent action.

@Shiloh LundahlI love the amount that this post stirred the pot haha!

Ah yes, the 'ol Frog in the Pot technique.