When the horses would gallop, the plates would shine and clash together, making loud noise, another scare tactic for enemies coming at them.

Personally I do not listen to them while at work as I cannot engage with both the podcast and work at the same time, the podcast becomes background noise.

I am looking at using Operto for my vacation rentals to manage entry, thermostats, and noise remotely.

I rent to students and I have some recommendations:1) Sometimes people/roommates don't get along... make sure they sign a "roommate agreement" which covers guests, noise, furniture, appliances, maintenance (if applicable) etc. 2) Sometimes people want to move out while the others don't.. make sure they are ALL on ONE lease.

A large market like Houston can create a lot of noise as well so depending on your goals these metrics can help filter out some of the noise.

@Tater Raid The down side to being on the first floor is the noise transfer between floors.

It sounds like it's time to do the grind and pound on the MLS.

If they are connected, you have issues with noise traveling between units.

Is it recommended to carpet the second floor of a duplex to try to lessen the noise? 

Thats a great point Wayne as a practical matter I dont think any practical investor would consider making any Lease Option Deal in anything but a Rising Market.I hear some noises that things are slowing turning around in S calif .I'll believe it when I see it.Im I wrong in saying it would be crazy to do Lease Option/Sandwich Lease in a Declining Market,,,??