Ask them if they have 15 minutes to talk to "compare notes" about the situation.If they don't live near by, then it's a different ball game you'll have to try this over the phone (much harder) and might get hung up on.

Check out "FilePlace" under the resources tab at the top of your screen.

If there any room for negotiations is this seller going to remember the person who did not come out and told them that over the phone we cant help or the Real Estate Professional that came out explained why her offer is what it is faced to face.  

That's one of the cheapest screening prices I've found. 

As a landlord I simply want thorough and up to date screening information (credit/criminal/eviction).  

Typical HML are business and will lend to any deal that meets their screening like a bank would.

This doesn't mean I wont fix the A/C if it goes out, but it does mean they are not allowed to complain that there is not a garbage disposal or screen door.

Of course, if you did a phone survey you might miss the market rent range by that amount also.

If you are on your parents phone bill, ask if they are willing to switch it to your name to start building your credit.

I was selling some new homes so I'd just move in a desk and a phone and my portable computer so I'd hold open house 7 days a week, 10+ hours a day...