For a first property, buying in your name with solid landlord insurance is the good starting point.

So do a background/credit check, get a full application, paystubs (Call to verify), former landlords phone #s (Call to verify), and other information.

Great points from @Doug Smith and some I will be leveraging in my own work.We do some "pitching" of startups to landlords and while not a 1:1 comparison we generally also leverage the credibility of the team or consultants that the startup is using to mitigate their risk. 

I own my own house and I own some land out of state, so I have assets I want protected.I have quotes and will be purchasing an insurance policy that provides 1 million in landlord liability and I can also purchase an additional 1 million in an umbrella policy.My question is, is it even possible, or has anyone heard of a landlord getting sued and losing over $2 million on a simple duplex?

I can’t say I came up with the idea, I saw a landlord with more units than I have post that they offered the holiday discount, bug only to their tenants who had made all their rent payments on time and in full over the course of the year.

Understanding the power behind real estate investing has changed my life / career dreams.Sold a 2yr old new construction home in Westmont IL... And saw an opportunity in the Grand Rapids MI market.Property 1 - BRRR 10...

I understand in NJ, landlord is not collect to charge pet security deposit.

I'm looking at a duplex opportunity that says "Corporate tenant, PadSplit has a low-risk 2-year master lease that protects your investment and alleviates landlord headaches

- Commonly Allowed Pets: Which types of pets do landlords typically permit in rental properties?

This will help start the refi processRenter timeline for move-in matters: Good renters give 60+ days notice to their current landlord.