We used to do back to back closing with no money required but due to title company policies, lender disclosure requirements, and a variety of Federal and State laws this may no longer be practical.  

I am sorry to hear that (and a little worried).

The real money is in Chick Fil A or Raising Cane's where they pay tons of rent and usually do more sales than Starbucks, Mcdonalds, and a Subway store put together.Now of course the diamond tenants that pay lots of rent want the best locations as it's not really about the rent they pay it's more about how much sales per foot they think they can generate and profit for the site.Example a restaurant could pay 100k in rent but do 1.5 million in sales for 7.5 percent rent to sales ratio.

Maybe folks are not ready to buy, but it kind of whets their appetite to see what's out there in terms of the most unique properties and as a result, what may be some good markets to buy when they are ready. 

There is increased drama, increased lease violations, parking problems in your community with up to seven different cars (plus visitors), increased wear-and-tear (particularly in a single-bath home), and a dozen other problems.Despite having SEVEN able-bodied adults living in this rental, they can't afford rent?

This will increase the return above what can be obtained on a passive investment.The flipside of having the power to control everything is that it can be alot of work (and a full-time job if a person is putting in sweat equity).

When looking for a primary residence look at the rents in the area an determine of you could rent it out if/when you decide to move then you have a rental property and a primary residence. 

In cases where I rent a room I just rely on checking they have a professional health care license and a job in the area but that is only because the roommate is my son.  

We also heard a lot of chatter and a lot of interest in some traditionally less sexy, midwestern markets like Kansas City, Columbus, etc.

I just listened to yet another mastermind class in sure you've heard of it,  WREIN, and as much as if love to join that I'm already in one... but knowing if this is a great option.