I would simply have a friendly conversation with the tenant, praise him for his good intention and fine workmanship, but let him know to ask you next time.

For some reason though, people praise the unit and say things like "I can't believe how nice you've made this place" and then for whatever reason never submit an application.  

So after getting through the first few chapters and saw all of the "unbiased" praise, I decided to check BiggerPockets out. 

Never say, “You’re wrong.”Principle 3- If you are wrong, admit it quickly and emphatically.Principle 4- Begin in a friendly way.Principle 5- Get the other person saying “yes, yes” immediately.Principle 6- Let the other person do a great deal of the talking.Principle 7- Let the other person feel that the idea is his or hers.Principle 8- Try honestly to see things from the other person’s point of view.Principle 9- Be sympathetic with the others person’s ideas and desires.Principle 10- Appeal to the nobler motives.Principle 11- Dramatize your ideas.Principle 12- Throw down a challenge.Part Four: Be a Leader: How to Change People Without Giving Offense or Arousing Resentment Principle 1- Begin with praise and honest appreciation.Principle 2- Call attention to the people’s mistakes indirectly.Principle 3- Talk about your own mistakes before criticizing the other person.Principle 4- Ask questions instead of giving direct orders.Principle 5- Let the other person save face.Principle 6- Praise the slightest improvement and praise every improvement.

As I see the value in the meetings, and praise the help that they have given to so many people...

I'm sure you'll read a lot of introductions where individuals sing the praises of the BP Podcasts!

Thank you so much.And thank you everyone else for your posts of praise and encouragement.

It could be anything: questions, war stories, best deal, worst deal, advice on careers in RED, even general complaining  and/or praise about anything to do with RED.Anything goes.....Scott

Should we ignore the projects that need completing and focus on finding a rental property, or should we take out a smaller loan to finish the house so that it will a praise for the highest price possible first?

I have nothing but high praise for her.