Might sound like I'm looking at it strictly from the contractor view, but in my line of work the investor is king.  

It's really important that you solve the problem because its regulated by your state board of public health and U.S.

@Chris ChristiansonYou could always apply for an IRS private ruling which is a good idea for questionable transactions. https://www.irs.gov/help-resources/tools-faqs/faqs-for-individuals/frequently-asked-tax-questions-answers/irs-procedures/code-revenue-procedures-regulations-letter-rulings/code-revenue-procedures-regulations-letter-rulings

Follow the State's Abandoned Property regulations.

FYI we are having a 4 day training in ATL 2 days on Rehabbing at all my properties and 2 days with Eddie strictly on Marketing.

If you explain the situation that COULD occur if your rates go up the bank will listen, with so many places going into foreclosure and banks non-performing assets growing higher every day regulators are coming down hard on banks that don't take preventative action to minimize their non-performing assets.

.), but in terms of a strict number pronouncement, I'm not sure I have one.Given where we are and what's to come, I definitely think we'll approach the 5,000 mark or lower - I hope I'm wrong.

Prices on multis are driven strictly by that cap rate calculation.

The gesture might not be in the form of money because there are regulations against that kind of thing.Obviously no one is suggesting to give a gift card in a situation where the gesture has no value.

You are interviewing these people to live in your property and pay you rent on time.Did they bring all the required documentation you asked for.Can they provide evidence of thier jobWhat is their body language saying, when you are telling them your rules and regulations are the wandering around or are they paying attention to you.When you are showing them around listen to what they are talking about with thier partner or roommate.I have heard someone say that they wanted to paint a room and change the floor.