The current tenant told us she didn’t feel safe around him considering his lengthy prior convictions.

It's a safe baseline that also gives a starting point, but it doesn’t give an endpoint.Number two: Should you even consider the low 500s?

Guesty/Hospitable for comms, Turno or Breezeway for cleanings, and shared Google Drive folders to keep everything standardized.

In the 1930s lead pipes were supplanted by copper as people realized lead was unsafe.The use of lead wasn't officially stopped until 1986 by the Safe Drinking Water Act Amendments.Also, up until 1986, many homes were still using lead-based solder on copper pipes. 

Dumptrucks will drive over the mesh and drive forward and spread rocks over it. 

If you aim too high, you may miss out on deals that are still solid.Start with a clear budget and realistic ARV, then see how much buffer you can safely leave while still hitting your investment goals.

That's pretty respectable considering how safe and principal protected it is.

Motivation....they have to have a driving force like:New job in new location, must move before job starts.Life event....marriage, kids, divorce, retirement....must get more bedrooms or reduce expenses.Investor with cash they want to invest...especially 1031 clients.Everyone who is comfy in their house and just "thinking" of moving, is NOT moving. 

If you operate optimally, you know you can safely offer them 10% APR for access up to 200k when needed.Now you can buy at auction, short-sale, direct from seller, you can close in 7 days, you can close in 1 day. 

Curious what your experience has been with each and what drives your preference.I Always appreciate hearing how different investors approach acquisitions.