I primarily want to verify identity and criminal history.Since I can't run an application on the company, I usually charge a higher deposit of double or triple the rent or I will ask them to pay first, last, and deposit.I also try to negotiate a cleaning fee and use my professional cleaner after vacating. 

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

I would really appreciate referrals to tax or legal professionals who can help me strategize and possibly file the paperwork for the structuring/shuffling of assets.

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I have worked for a couple different management companies and have been a tenant for a number of years, and to be completely honest I have been appalled by the lack of professionalism and overall effort I've seen on the part of several very prominent PMs here in the Salt Lake Valley. 

@Eric TomlinYou likely will need to work with both types of professionals. 

The only exception to this for me would be if it is a multi family property, then I am doing what I need to do but if I could get a professional to tell me in writing it came from the Tennant that is moving out then the moving Tennant is paying out of their deposit.

You might consider putting all of your investment properties under a company which you own 100%. but ask a real estate attorney for a piece of professional advice.

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Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?