Hopefully you can state simply (and truthfully)  at the end of the showing that you have other interested parties to whom you are showing the property and will let them know in due course.  

They were simply the king of online bookstores. 

You could overwhelm your tax assessor with love by simply filing an appeal every year.

Educate yourself enough to be able to identify if a property does or doesn't align with that goal.

If they are not aligned then simply keep looking till you find one that is.I would look up NARPM and start with them..Below are some questions I would think would be a good starting point for you to see who really treats their company like a business or a hobby.My business partner is a regional VP for NARPM and I am happy to help if you need anything please reach outQuestions to Ask prospective management companiesWhat are your average days on market for vacant homes?

While I usually think people have the best intentions, as someone working with you for the first time, it is truly hard not to have the thought cross my mind that the pro forma provided by Jennifer Lucero was inflated by Southern Impression Homes simply to make the sale. 

If the damage is minor, again I think the tenant can simply claim the quality of the appliance was poor and they have the door-seal quality issue to further back up this claim.

If you do decide to help them out and rent continues to be late simply have a talk wiht them and remind them that rent helps pay your bills and since you did them a solid ask for the same in return.  

Also to identify & screen opportunities. 

You'll make a much healthier return on your investment that way.If you simply want to buy a home and rent it out longterm, Elk Grove and Roseville are both considered more high-end suburbs and have appreciated significantly over the last decade.