When other responders quote and agree with what someone said, that is a good indicator that the forum agrees.

Gary:Most fair housing discussions I've seen related to occupancy indicate a reasonable occupancy is 2 persons per bedroom. 

Partner Driven saw the Benton St property as an opportunity to achieve a high return with minimal initial investment, focusing on its high potential in the Pleasant Hill market.

Invest the rest.Now you've got income, a primary residence situation that's crazy advantageous, a piece of rental real estate you can cut your teeth on, minimal or no personal debt, and some active working equity investments. 

Clusters of dark blue areas (such as Queen Creek, Buckeye-Goodyear, area between Surprise and Anthem) may indicate the path of progress happened (or is still happening in these areas), and we might be able to assume the path of progress could continue in these directions.Do you find this kind of information helpful at all?

On the one hand, I can see it as a positive indicator, for example of market health and increasing suburbanization. 

The price reductions have been minimal, and the current listing price is $300K.

I know that earnest money deposit is given as an indication of being serious but I just feel that $50k is a bit outrageous.

Even if the tenant can’t pay, it sets the expectation and documents the issue.Small Claims Court: If the tenant refuses to pay, you could take them to small claims court, where you can seek repayment without needing a lawyer.Security Deposit: If the tenant has a deposit, apply it toward the damages.Consider Eviction: Given the arrears and damage, eviction might be a last resort to prevent future losses.Talk with your property manager to create a plan that minimizes further risk.

Part of the “problem” is that unqualified  syndicators tend to take money from anyone who meets minimal governmental requirements.