Do these messages disclose that you aren't speaking with the actual owner if you aren't? 

I’ve built strong relationships with agents, contractors, and other investors in the area, and one of my contacts informed me that the owner was considering selling but hadn’t listed the property yet.

California owners, should we increase our coverage, which should result in higher premiums?  

Account Closed a PMC has two options to get liability insurance (tenant slip & fall) protection:1) Get added to owner's policy as Additionally Insured (NOT named insured).2) Setup a master commercial policy and add every property they manage to it and then charge those owners the cost of the policy.Otherwise, a PMC CANNOT get liability coverage on a property they have no ownership interest in.So, nothing wrong with their request.

However when my tenants move out I will also use the Mayistay APP and let my fellow owners and landlords know what I thought of the tenants.

Sounds like with are under charging our owners by thousands of dollars or they are trying to rip you off.

I wish all the STR owners luck.

I’ve built strong relationships with agents, contractors, and other investors in the area, and one of my contacts informed me that the owner was considering selling but hadn’t listed the property yet.

Since you'll be owner-occupying, take advantage of low down payment loans like FHA (3.5%), Conventional (5%), VA (0%), or a 203k loan for renovations.

They were referrals and the business started to grow simply because I had a competent team that was responsive and looked out for the owners' best interests.