People think they can use the internet to skip this step. 

@Dakota Mivshek From my recollection I think mostly I was dealing with the secretary of the company or some assistant and these people are all unlicensed, unprofessional, basically don't have any concept of how to structure contracts or even withdraw from a contract unfortunately.  

After finding properties that look distressed does people write offers before seeing the inside of the property?

Many people go there in (large) groups, which most short-term rentals can't accommodate.

Now I see people accept the $1000 and turn around and "rent the garage" for $200 per month or "rent the appliances" which is legal so long as the garage are appliances are not included amenities on the HAP contract. 

Don't take people's rude behavior personal.

I’ve heard people speak poorly of ND, but Minot is a little different.

In both three people end up contributing all of the equity and one manages the project.

Contact the listing platforms and see if you can get the names of people who have already booked...along with cleaners.

Sure, most people want to leverage deducting passive losses... but one day you might have net profit that could be whacked with a 3.8% NIIT.