So I have my five year plan for starting out.

However, a good way to get around this is by applying for multiple cards at the same time.

I feel 1 month security $ 3200 would cover it as they are the perfect tenants to date.2) some sort of 1 time gift card/wine basket/local store gift3) Offer no rent increase if they lock in and renew for 2 yearsAlways thinking of a Win-Win situation so leaning towards Option #1 as this costs me no money but gives them up to $ 800 that they didn't have.What do you all use as an incentive to keep good tenants ?

They seemed to agree that the "ideal" way to starting out is finding a mentor rather than maxing out credit cards; however, Brian brought up a great point.

I actually have a rental in Redlands and use to work up in lake arrowhead for five years.

Make a five year plan and good luck.

I can put a paint color card up to a wall and not even get close to the color.

If it shows five years to be able to do #2, then you have to decide if that is ok with you.

There were 8 speakers and all 8 asked me to swipe my credit card once they were done speaking.

If I did this I would need to put the 13k in repairs on a seperate line of credit, (credit cards).It feels like I am close but maybe pushing the envelope a little on this deal.