The bathtubs were so thin and brittle, I was able to basically just kick them apart (this is very cathartic if you're in a bad mood, btw)  ..

WOW, what a change in mood that was. 

Wear and tear seems to be less with short-term, every guest has been great to deal with (as they are typically in a good mood, traveling, and spending disposable income), and I can can block out and use my own space when needed for family/friends. 

If you were only putting 3% down I would say the #s would be way too tight.Assuming the "50% rule" for expenses (I ignore seller-provided expense #s unless I'm in the mood for a good laugh), and that the $1100 rent is reasonable for the area & condition (is it?)

I guess it could get them in the mood to google it.If a service answers and then I need to call back it seems to be the same problem.  

I plan to reach out again in a few days and hopefully catch him in the mood to negotiate.

Am I in the mood for another?

I said that the website states that you're not licensed, yet and thus it would be a mood point.

I can also say with first hand knowledge that his staff is amazing, patient,  helpful accommodating and always in a good mood.   

We put on the riot gear and sometimes tear gas depending on his mood.