The $2500 cancellation fee made me a bit nervous but I understood that was to prevent anyone who wasn't a serious buyer from bidding. 

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Learn the best 'preventative maintenance' tasks to maximize their lifespans. 

That single vehicle can prevent them from renting again, buying a car, and a whole lot more - so settling with you is a hurdle they have to clear to move forward. 

I believe it tends to give me a slightly lower return, because the sponsor is going to be more careful, and if there is a severe downturn will prevent me from taking catastrophic losses.

Though the license in of itself does not prevent this from happening to these poor folks, it surely provides better recourse against a licensed party who does not operate above board.

These are significant numbers.”Apparently, being educated, liberal, or living in a diverse community does not prevent racism.

Here are a few things to think about,                                               Average Tenant                       Parker HomeStaysMaintenance under $100 covered by                                                  NO                                             YESRegular Professional Cleanings                                                          NO                                              YESPet Free & Smoke Free Guest                                                            NO                                             YESMinimal use of water & appliances                                                    NO                                              YESCar parked in the grass or on blocks                                                  YES                                             NOSecurity camera on front porch                                                         NO                                              YESNoise decibel monitor to prevent loud guest                                      NO                                              YESSecurity elock keyless entry (can lock doors remotely)                       NO                                              YESSo leasing a property to us as an owner, you pay no management company fee.

Best way to prevent this is get it rented so you definitely want to focus your resources on figuring out the quickest way to make that happen.

What prevents someone from just making the deal without you and not paying you your wholesale fee?