Market Selection Criteria: To choose the right market, consider factors such as:Economic Growth: Look for markets with strong job growth, a diverse economy, and increasing population.Rental Demand: Identify areas with high demand for rentals, which can be indicated by low vacancy rates and high rent-to-price ratios.Affordability: Ensure the market offers properties within your budget that also meet your cash flow and appreciation goals.Property Management Quality: Verify that there are reliable property management companies in the area to handle day-to-day operations, especially if you are investing from a distance.Comparative Market Analysis: Perform a comparative market analysis to compare potential markets.

Most competitive lenders will want to verify the above.

And is there any way to verify it has actually been done properly if and when we get there?

Verify breed and specific dog.

I guess I am wondering what else I can do to verify that the lending firm is solid? 

Verifying last 2 years of rental history very important!

If the successful bidder assigns his interest in any real property purchased at the Delinquent Tax Sale before the end of the redemption period, the grantee from the successful bidder shall furnish the Tax Collector with a conveyance, witnessed and notarized, a copy of the bid assignment form may be obtained from the Tax Collector's Office.Bidder checks (for the bid amount plus interest) will be mailed to the successful bidder, or their grantee, once a property has been redeemed and funds have been verified by the Tax Collector and pay periods have been determined.

So, while a lender might have you approved for “conventional” financing when you get prequalified just verify with them that they are qualifying you with Fannie Mae specifically to get this benefit.Happy hunting!

- How are you verifying ad accuracy on all the posted sites?

He’ll then magically appear one day and have workers do things but he isn’t there to verify the work.