Don't forget that Airbnb is sending messages, as well, so you will be doubling up.I have 3 auto messages:(1) Booked instantly - I let them know we are looking forward to their visit and highlight the unusual things about the listing that they might have overlooked about the listing and let them know they can cancel within 48 hours.(2) Morning after check-in - Asking them how their stay is and if there is anything they need.(3) 5:00 pm the evening before check-out reminding them of the check-out time and instructions.8 days before check-in, I send them a manual message reminding them of the upcoming booking and asking them for their ETA for an in-person check-in or instructions if they'd prefer a self-checkin.

Small Claims Court is also good, pro is you get an enforceable judgement so if anything is unclear such as damages amount that will be determined, cons are time and expense involved and once you win the big challenge is enforcing the order.  

That's how you win their hearts and make them see you as the ultimate investment partner.

Sure you might lose on some listings but you will win listings.

If done right, it could be a win-win for everyone involved.

Could you often or always get title to the property or you get money back from the debtor/ a third party who wins the auction sometimes? 

The differences in bed/bath counts actually do not matter that much, but typically sqft does.If you are off by even $100/mo per unit rent-wise, this could turn an 8% CoC return into a 3% CoC return instantly - in which case you'd have been better off just putting your money in the S&P500 and not a rental property.

If you win this comparison, your partner loses.2.

Using a VA loan for a second property, where I’d move in and rent out my current home.When I made an offer on a fixer-upper (I didn’t win that bid), the loan officer mentioned it might be difficult to convince the underwriter why I’d need another VA loan for a second property in the same area, especially since the new home is almost identical to my current one (same size, age, school district, etc.).

I agree with wanting the first one to be a "win", I'm just concerned that makes it harder to find something that will cash flow.