Its very hard to take a 100K property and get it in good working order for 15K using reliable contractors.   

Always make sure to adequately screen your tenants (background check, income verification, credit report, etc).2) In the context of House Hacking, with a SFH are you considering renting out by the room?

We need someone reliable as we are busy with our daily jobs and other investments.

These questions can help you gauge the tenant's reliability and suitability for your property.

At this point we only hear back from maybe 20% of people.If they meet our qualification standard (no verification yet unless they've applied through Zillow) we schedule a tour.

Let me correct myself-- energy is going to be most interesting thing at this point.The reliability, acquisition, and demand. 

It's important to look at their rental history, references, and overall reliability as tenants.

Hi Christine, for a successful out-of-state investment, carefully research and select safe, high-demand neighborhoods in Memphis or Columbus, consider the potential benefits of duplexes for better cash flow, and engage a reliable property management company to handle local operations efficiently.

If they are VERY professional, they will have their processes in writing as verification that policies are enforced equally and fairly by their entire staff.6.

@Tina LiaoTenant screening includes a credit check, a background check, income verification, references, and interviews to determine financial responsibility.