Further, I would perform a bit of data analysis to show (if that's the case) how much additional $ for rent, or less showings, or higher quality clientele can be attributed to using an designer/decorator.

to stand out, show landlords how you're different...split the application fee with the owners, only take your 8% for the firs month...

You've probably heard of SEO ;-)How much do you attribute your success with SEO to being part of the Carrott hive and connecting with back links?

At least from a lending perspective if we see two people on a loan, but one of them has made all the payments for past 12 months, we can treat it as if the debt does not exist for the person who does not pay and attribute it entirely to the person who does pay.  

Hey @Paul Cataldo, if your two properties are cashflowing at those levels and you have two years of land lording experience, the bank should be able to attribute the rental income of those properties to offset the debt in your DTI.

Essentially, while my credit was in good shape, the lender still refused the loan based on the fact that the majority of my credit score could be attributed to the account that I'm an authorized user on.

I've seen realtors with 10+ years and all they do is submit a dumb offer on a home and don't even bother to fancy it up, put a nice note on their for their buyers do something....anything to stand out. 

Even if there is saturation  in your area you can still stand out by having a great property in a great area with great amenities and great views. 

Put in the work and analyze a few types of rentals but the same types in multiple areas to really see what locations stand out. 

So for a market to have "significant growth" it's gotta either be (a) significantly UNDER priced at this time, lagging the overall market or (b) hold some unique attributes that will empower it to significantly out-perform and out-pace the national and regional economic performance.