I would do absolutely nothing.There is no reason to compete with stupidity as it will weed itself out.If one property comes to market at $400-$500 cheaper than actual market rents ONE lucky person will get that property and one foolish landlord will be losing a LOT of money.This would literally have zero impact on my ability to rent my place and I wouldn't for one second allow it to influence my pricing strategy.

If they hired the person, they should have no problem employing them.It's really all negotiable.

Like someone said earlier - personality comes into play here.  

By investing in these types of loans, you can ensure that your money grows and doesn't stagnate your personal debts.

I personally would find Yakima to be difficult with the gangs.

Maybe you print out a copy of the contract and go meet with them in person about what you're looking to do. 

During our relationship, he has purchased a primary home, a duplex for his sibling, several other multifamily for his personal investment.

The best ways to generate leads are:1) Your personal database (friends, family, your friend's families, etc).

I’ve pondered buying a cheaper 100k rental cash to essentially fund a personal home mortgage if I could find one.

I would personally stay away from coastal cities with insurance costs and weather risks.