Ok, I did the math and it looks something like this:In my little corner of the Atlanta market a good number of the middle class home buyers want and can qualify for homes in the $100 - $200k range, which for the most part are your garden variety, modern 3-5 bedroom room homes with 2 -3 baths, less than 1/4 an acre and a two car garage.

It is all in store credit but I use it anyway so it hasn't been a problem for me.Other things I have gotten from them them included cabinets, doors, countertops, water heaters, hand and power tools, lumber of all varieties, sinks, fixtures, pretty much everything.

But most folks that buy rentals first thing out of their mouth is I am long term and will never sell.. well unfortunately while nice thought does not play out in real life for a variety of reasons.. life gets in the way. 

I find I truly enjoy all aspects of  real estate; never a dull moment and the variety of your day is great!  

While I'm not sure whether or not an appraiser would take this into account -- which may be what @Darren Sager is insinuating -- technically speaking, a property can be nonconforming based on a variety of characteristics:Use -- think commercial vs. residential OR single-family vs. multi-familySetbacks -- if that zoning district requires a minimum setback of 10 feet from the property line on either side, and one side is only 5 feet from the property line, that can be grounds for nonconformanceParking -- the property may not meet the minimum parking requirement for its zoningLot CoverageBuilding HeightDensityMy point is, various factors can trigger nonconformance. 

I like the early notice of defaults to give them a variety of options by seeing what they need - do they need to be out fast and be done with it, do they need to make the most money, do they need to beat a short sale possibility.

There are a lot of people here on BP with experience and the best way to gain something from the site is to try to learn from a variety of investors.

I've tried a variety of things but I also want to hear your thoughts! 

I respect all of those listed here for their various expertise in a variety of areas.Personally, I tend to stay in my lane so to speak on BP. 

I do provide quite a few cups in a wide variety but so far in 5 years, no one has taken them with them when they left.Frankly, if you have a very cheap place, you get cheap guests.