Generally, grouping allows you to count all your hours collectively toward the 500-hour threshold, simplifying the qualification process for multiple properties.

For that tenant, only used it for rent collection. 

How do you keep your listing fresh and appealing to attract new guests? Any tips on updating photos or descriptions effectively?

It is important to note that my business partner is a family member and we are aligned on pursuing whatever strategy is most optimal for our main goal of acquiring as many properties as possible collectively, regardless of ownership percentages on paper. 

For collections in Southern California, try Sutton Law Center or California Judgment Enforcement.

Quote from @Jesse Turner: What, if anything, are people using for collecting guest feedback?

And what are you using to help optimize the SEO? 

If either of them were to stay involved, it could cost you money and you would collect less.Send it to collections yourself.

Tenant move out in the middle of eviction process and we are unable to serve him.Any suggestions on how to proceed with money judgement as we cannot locate him to serve him ? ( Des Moines , IA )

Phase #1 - Recovery  - characterized by high vacancy rates and no new construction- rent, during this phase, is flat or declining- owners offer rent concessions to avoid their property occupancy rate from  decliningPhase #2 - Expansions- characterized by declining vacancy and the start of new construction- occupancy improves, concessions are not being offered, and rental rates being to growPhase #3 - Hyper Supply - characterized by new construction and vacancy rates beginning to rise - rental rates begin to grow at a slow rate- rent concession are being offerred due to the new construction in the area [in the hope of retaining current renters]Phase #4 - Recession - characterized by the completion of construction and a decline in occupancy rates - concessions are abundant to avoid high move-out rates Here are some foundational truths about optimizing your investments:#1 sow seeds of success in the down times - "The season of failure is the best time for sowing seeds of success."