Exclusive Lease’s can be a great option for the “in-between” property owner, a owner who is not so overwhelmed or in a position that requires a manager yet not willing to endure the incredible time and stress that comes with filling a unit.

I hope everyone is enduring through this weird state of economy distress..

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There are some great ideas and information being shared but its up to you as an individual to evaluate and determine the risk you are willing to endure with the funds you have available. 

Lordstown endurance - oddly in this group, it’s average looking

During that time I endured the struggles you mentioned. 

If I don’t hear from you in the next 10 minutes, I will assume you aren’t attending and I will move on to my next appointment.Using this system as dramatically reduced any wasted time I used to endure as part of the showing process as well as giving me data about their timeliness/responsiveness/respect for others' time.At the showing, I collect their completed application (sent via PDF prior or filled out on premises), scan their photo ID and last 2 pay stubs.Then, I do some digging around online (social media, court records, Google) and if it looks like they are representing themselves to me accurately, I contact them to set up a "contract to hold" meeting - usually the day after the showing since qualified applicants need to be "closed" ASAP.

Anyway, the creator and promotor of this strategy had to endure years in tax court, but eventually it resulted in a somewhat favorable outcome. 

If you can endure rejection and conquer your fear, then I imagine you're on the right path.

In 2009, I endured a never ending line of peoples scathing remarks of how I was crazy, clueless, would go bankrupt etc..