They said they have a solid list of criteria to screen tenants, but they placed a tenant who stopped paying last July.

Screening tenants well and then a security deposit or credit card hold process in place will limit liability.

Nor do I understand how it cost you hundreds of thousands in funding to not have payments recorded.

There is much to learn: pricing, marketing, screening, contract law, lease enforcement, late/unpaid rent, property abandonment, squatters, maintenance, tenant neglect or abuse, communication, and 417 other things.Buying a decent property but not managing it well can impact your finances, marriage, sanity, physical health, and desire to invest.

I've been setting the record straight so many times against unwarranted criticism and ignorance about the country and its state of affairs  (while acknowledging its issues) that maybe the government should make me a honorary citizen!

Quality, experience, knowledge, track record of sponsor2.

There isn't a whole lot of wiggle room.3) At this exact moment, inventory in Binghamton is record-low for investment properties.

Smith,I was running the property records of vacant lots in Pensacola and saw that you own 123 Main Street. 

I will be managing the property and have done a deep dive in all things real estate - screening, leases, Oregon tenant laws, etc.

You're gonna look like even more of a fool when I post the screen shots to the contrary.