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Do you check Landlord references?

don't know if this is still true, but at one time foreigners could not outright purchase property in Mexico within 100 miles of the coast. 

There are four key principles that guide me:- Consistency is everything- Never stop learning- Take Action- Value relationships over everything else1) Consistency is everything There are multiple things that I do every single day- Read – 10+ minutes.

For others that don't do this day to day, it may not be so basic.We use FINDIGS.

It depends on where you want to live, income, personality, and other factors.You could buy a large home and rent out the individual rooms to cover expenses, but this comes with problems.

Verify and double verify with the applicant that the information they have provided is correct and that all income is verified and all adults will have a background check. 

Quote from @Tatum Littleton: Take a look at this BP beginners guide.

Another way is to check out this website.

Since you have verified this couple owns the property, you are good there.