That pays for my coordinating with the cleaner to ensure we're on the beginning of their route for the day in question vs an unknown slot... and I let the guest know that means they can get in 3 hours earlier than normal time. 

Concrete offices open at 6:30 and if you haven't called by 7:30 all the slots 3 days out are taken.

when you do get the door knob rash on the wall,,,repair it by putting as big as possible piece of plywood behind drywall ( cut a slot if necessary) with PL400 and dozen sheetrock screws and patch the rock like normal.

I fell lucky mine rent quick I did do have  one with a cosigner the house was never vacant a day, worked out well the pay like a slot machine.

Another option could be to raise your rates if your appointment slots are in demand.

At great peril to my liberty I have hacked his daily schedule...8 am:   Wake up in Portugal and be thankful that I achieved my dream of living abroad in a non-extraditable country, Count Money8-9 am:  Chant with Natalie using crystal to overcome any soul challenge, Count Money9-10 am:  Shower, Breakfast, read and delete nasty comments on social media, Count Money10-noon:   Count money, eat lunch (reminder to yell at in-house chef for cooking steak to medium rare vs. rare)noon-2 pm:  Consult with business and legal team on how to keep the plates spinning so I can Count Money2-4 pm:  Film new YouTube video sitting on pile of money (off Screen)4-4:15 pm:  Dodge call from mom asking for bailout for investing in houses, Count Money4:15-6 pm:   Find a way to sue @James Wise, Count Money6-8 pm:   Late dinner, meditation session (For minor "soul issues" that don't rise to level of "Soul Challenges", Count Money8-10 pm:  Read book "Dummies Guide to Hiding Assets", Count MoneyYou are clearly his 4:15 - 6 pm slot James.    

Ole Clay gonna pay off like a loose slot.

I usually stick to blackjack, roulette and slots.

One you need the equity and you need experience to get loans.. you can buy rentals with limited equity ( ergo the attraction to the masses) and at least as it relates to your first 10 loan slots its pretty much a fico and income thing..

That is between you are your conscience but to be honest there was alot more ignorant tripping going on there.BTW it is a much more subtle way of ensuring that you don't get an American applicant than advertising for a tenant in Spanish, Urdu or Polish, but what would you know about that.In the interest of multiculturalism and because its germane, I'll add a saying from my old Dari teacher: "A liar thinks all others liars, a thief all others thieves."