Consider local trends, and proximity to schools, transit, hospitals, and reserves.

Her husband was a known drinker with a history of conflict, and it was clear that a straightforward eviction wouldn’t be easy.

I think a handshake conversation goes a lot farther than a phone call (old school).  

I use PropertyShark to find the lot size, previous/ current owners, square footage, sale history, ect... 

No licensed broker may pay a fee or a commission or any part thereof for performing any act specified in this chapter or as compensation for a referral or as a finder’s fee to any person who is not licensed...The statute in this great state even cites relevant case history.

It’s fantastic to hear your journey in real estate investing, especially after such a long history, starting in Washington DC and now reigniting that passion with your wife in Charlotte.

What documents do they require, what credit scores do they allow, how do they verify previous rental history, etc.?

I'm using a service called 'PetScreening' where the tenant fills out an application on their pet (birth date, shots, bite history, etc) and based on the answers given a 'fido score' is given to help the Landlord figure out the risk associated with the pet and the reasons why the score was given.

You can create custom maps to mark areas of interest, track properties you're considering, and note key amenities like schools, shopping centers, and public transport.

While the "type" of neighborhood can sometimes make tenant approval criteria a little more flexible, we always try to avoid making desperate decisions that could lead to future evictions.The rise in evictions that you're seeing could be partly due to landlords lowering their standards to fill units quickly, which might lead to issues down the road with tenants who can't pay rent consistently or have a history of instability.