I was thinking of maybe a $100 gift card for a local restaurant - enough to be more than a token thanks, but not enough to suggest I was swaying him.Any thoughts or experiences?

There is very active discussions on handling reservations, screening, taking credit card payments, handling foreign reservations, gift baskets, how to manage the locks (high turnover so keys are a problem), cleaning and maintenance ideas, etc.WARNING: The list is mostly about the operational aspects of a VR business.

However, it's almost like they play your lack of knowledge card to the fullest, therefore, the ridiculous costs.

I've routinely gotten 10% off or cash discounted cards by shopping smart.

Your lil house buisness is a house of cards.

Today, I picked up my 7 year old daughter from summer camp and she asked me if I can make her some business cards.

Google "wells fargo business deposit card site:www.biggerpockets.com/forums" for more reading...

And, some credit card issuers are supplying credit scores now with their statements. 

To my surprise the seller left the refrigerator, washing machine, Hoover vacuum cleaner, a jar of pennies probably $25 a plant on the fireplace with a card addressed to the new owner wishing me much happiness in the new home.

My lowest credit score usually is in  750's + In the past six weeks  I picked up three new credit cards and some the month before.