or will the increase in traffic to my website help rank it higher

Lots of good things going on down here, and (in my opinion) the traffic is better.

it's explained upfront 'non-refundable'All qualification criteria needs to be explained (somewhat scripted)Your traffic needs to be documentedCare should be taken on a tenant who qualifies.Fair Housing is a big issue.Always conduct your business professionallyIt's no guarantee the tenant will do the same, and don't think you can always make everyone happy.Run all your aps, and let them know they along with others are qualified.

Create a website detailing your business, allow for user input if planning to directly cater to your desired market.a. 

The SFV is a great place to start since it will be a bit less competitive and less expensive than West Los Angeles, etc.Keep asking questions, there are lots of helpful people in LA, on the BP website.  

I've been getting pretty good traffic on #6 and #7 and expect to have them leased soon - but not yet.Cliff

Easy and cheap to create and maintain on Secretary of State web site.  

Don't go strictly off of the tax assessment website, most of the time those valuations are way off. 

When find out about this website i get so exited and wonted to start new ventureMy short term goal is to grow some more money and start buying more RE propertiesLong term goal is to buy some multifamily or SFH and rent them to gain some passive income.

Well, I'm still reviewing websites, reading books, blogs & newsletters, researching, attending CFRI meetings, and reaching out to individuals for mentorship.