I greatly appreciate the invite.

I had to post numerous ads on numerous websites, I placed a sign in the yard, and I showed the duplex about 4-5 times.

The turnover, unexpected vacancy, deception, numerous inevitable repairs, evictions, overall chaos will make it very challenging 

The rent to owner could invite the "girlfriend from hell" to live with him and your neighbors will throw tomatoes at you when you come by10.

as much as they may seem nice and it's tempting to invite them over, don't. 

We are doing an end of the year lunch next week and inviting everyone. 

It sounds like a great tool for your situation, but there can be other variables at play (like the one I just mentioned) that would greatly influence my advice.I will send you a connection invite in case you do have more questions.

But he's only gotten one application despite numerous showings.

Saturday: Make a list of 10 business people within your reach (meaning you can take them to lunch through your invite alone or a mutual friend invite).

There are numerous threads on this topic.