I think going back and forth with the flipper is good to get some negotiating practice.

In the cases I've identified, all of this agent's listings are over $1M.In one case, this agent was 350 sq. feet short which, based upon the sale price, represented a $100,000 gift to a buyer.In another sale, this agent was 700 sq. feet short which represented a $210,000 gift to a buyer.Has anyone heard of this practice?  

Whatever you do just make sure you are consistent and do it on a daily basis. 

Is it common knowledge as best business practice or actual business law?  

I have also tried the enemy method but need a lot more practice at it.  

This tactic is good because you are building a reputation with that agent to be consistent and reliable till they give you a yes, and that agent does not have the capacity yet with a big team to manage the listings and open houses. 

Personally, I like to provide a high quality product in a nice neighborhood and subsequently, I intentionally have a strong rental criteria 700+ credit etc so I can weed out the tenants I do not see being a good fit.In regards to best practices, I usually do everything via facebook messenger, text and email but I will probably utilize a google web form moving forward.

The most critical piece of legislation narrowing the scope of acceptable telemarketing practices came with the TCPA of 1991, which amended the original Communications Act of 1934.Unless recipients had given prior consent, as of 1991, companies wishing to employ mass texting or calling had to heed the following restrictions:● Calling before 8:00 a.m. and after 9:00 p.m.

Once you do make it a habit to consistently do them.

Now I’m curious though, is running credit and background on all partners, even if they aren’t bringing money to the deal a common practice with HMLs?