It adds a few good ideas:- Compile of list of suitable businesses in slightly dumpier or more expensive buildings, research them, and call them and try to convince them to lease from you.- Direct mail to suitable businesses nearby- See if your area requires a public notice for fictitious business names and mail the owner addressCan you guys come up with anything else?

I've compiled a list of steps that I need to do before I find tenants, and I wanted to see if anyone could see anything missing from this list.File for a Fictitious Name with the Pennsylvnania Dept. of State Corporation Bureau, and wait for your number.Apply for an EIN with the IRS.Set up Bank Account for DBA / Rental PropertySwitch from homeowners to landlord insuranceGet an umbrella liability insurance for $1,000,000Register with PA-100 form (I'm not sure if this is needed for landlords or not...I can't figure that out)Apply for a Philadelphia Tax Account NumberApply for a Commercial Activity LicenseApply for a Business Income and Receipts Tax Account NumberGet a Registered Agent in the city limits of PhiladelphiaApply for the Philadelphia Housing Inspection LicenseReceive a Certificate of Rental Suitability issued by L&IFind a tenantDistribute a copy of the required "City of Philadelphia Partners by Good Housing" & Lead Warning pamphlets to tenantsSet up an Escrow account to hold tenant's security deposits.Collect Rent with checks made out to DBADid I miss anything??

Every area is different but we manage to catch visitors for every season whereas people with larger homes are usually only able to capitalize on the holidays and summer season.  

I think I know what is my homework: CMA, House condtion, select the listing that are suitable for me, etc. but how do you drive the seller to come to accept your low offer. what is your strategy (excuse the spelling).

For that I would remove the doors on the cabinet above the stove and make it suitable for a microwave or if that shelf at the end of the kitchen is intended for a microwave you could put some wall cabinets under it for good support then paint to match as the others have said.

We are a destination location for weekly visitors because of all of the above.

These may include helping you:•find a suitable property•arrange financing•learn more about the property and•otherwise promote your best interests. 

Further, these solutions are missing critical elements to make them suitable for sponsors to operate well.  

I look for evidence of tenancy, such as receiving mail at the property, vehicles parked nearby (day & night), visitor present when the tenant is not, personal items kept at the residence like a lot of clothing and toiletries, etc.

 I currently owned land near downtown Phoenix and if I find a suitable modular company would certainly utilize their services if the appropriate price per square-foot is achievable