while I totally understand the frustration especially purchasing what was supposed to be a new and ready to go asset, but these things are pretty common so don't feel to discouraged. 

Quote from @Ed Daniels: Very common to overthink this investment.  

There was something in it for both of us.You have to find some sort of common ground or gain a lot of trust to show how serious you are about this.

So anyone who advertises or uses ANY marketing technique, can really advance businesses here. 

., guest services, pricing strategy, advertising).

The other two that are commonly used is (1) 100 hours and more than anyone's time in the activity or (2) substantially all the time in the activity. 

This is a common misconception but we're an online platform where the owner chooses their own price and selects their own tenants.

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Additionally, I expect applicants to follow instructions in the advertisement and application, to make and keep appointments, to show up on time for appointments, dress and behave appropriately at appointments, and in general demonstrate throughout the process that they are someone that is easy and pleasant to do business with.

After every negotiation, reflect on what went well and what could be improved.Negotiation isn’t about “winning” at the expense of the other party—it’s about finding common ground where both sides feel satisfied.