It is also very possible to cure the defect in the chain of ownership by getting a proper Assignment(s).

It turns out the toilet flapper handle was broken and the chain was holding up the flapper which allows the water to run constantly.

I never charge an app fee but I guess I could start saying "no app fee for a limited time" :)I have also done tings like a gas card when gas prices were high - a gift cert for a Thanksgiving meal (just a gift card to a grocery store) - I even got a cheap price on some 32" HDTVs (less then 1/3 the monthly rent) and I gave those away as a move-in special.I haven't had a drop off in vacancies as of late - but in the past when I had trouble renting a home I used those tie-in's.Look for something relevant - back to school is going on now so how about a "back to school" package (again just a gift card)

I proceeded with the civil action because the tenant was THE MANAGER at a major retail chain.

Much easier than crazy key chains

Number one: with underwriting restrictions these days, when I go to resell the property I don't want to muddy the chain of title with a history of "flipping" due to a double close.

These kids received free lunch and breakfast cards for their meals.

I don't think a foreclosure trustee would knowingly take a CA trust deed to sale if the TSO looks at the chain.

The Patriot Act  <lookup Patriot Act>    When you file all the many IRS taxes with your CPA (each LLC needs one) you cannot put your meals, travel, phone, office expenses as you might be audited and have to show all the receipts, then it shows your name...3.

Just yankin' your chain...lol