Occasionally we will set-up a payment plan for the deposit if a prospective tenant application is strong otherwise.

As an alternative to short-term rentals, try looking into "traveling nurses" as prospective tenants.

I know I need to work on prospecting myself. 

Hey all, I’m a prospective investor in the Kansas City area, just trying to get more information.

Prospect #8Found a triplex in 2018 and was thinking about putting an offer on it.

Hello savvy investors and professionals,I am fairly new to real estate investing.How long before lease expiration can landlords start showing the property to prospective tenants in California?

Start building relationships with prospective private money lenders (retiree's often make great PML's) and with seasoned investors in your area.

We just had a prospective owner tell us yesterday they went with a competitor because their management contract was shorter and easier to read!

While having a signed lease wouldn't have prevented this, it may be good practice in the future to get all documentation signed before move-in and ensure that the prospective tenants are familiar with all of your rules. 

As Nathan stated, make sure the work area is safe before letting prospects enter.