During the rental process, we independently keep track of: The leads who contact usNamePhone numberEmail address (if provided)How they contacted us (Zillow, Trulia, CL, Hotpads, etc.)Any other details we deem pertinent.It may be overkill, maybe it could help us prevent and/or investigate/report this kind of fraud if we need to.It sounds like we need to step up our game the next time we list these properties.

Of course that would change if there was a screaming deal where the numbers absolutely positively worked.My first house had a loan at 18% so the Int Rate alone is not a deal killer, but you gotta be careful because it will suck up your profits real fast.Can you sell the duplex and free up $150k cash?

Difficulty Selling Properties to Free Market again, NOT correct. most investors want sec 8 tenants in.

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ADU has to have a door leading to the interior main dwelling, effectively making the unit extremely less private and less insulated. 

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I would suggest working in your new business 6-12 months before you are able to see trends and find who can properly lead so you can step back from operations and focus on growth. 

I feel like if they had a death in the family or something like that we should offer them a stay at a different date for free since they already paid.

No interest leads me to believe you are overpriced.