The best defense, as they say, is a good offense.

Ctrentalguy,I would concentrate on two things: CRIMINAL HISTORY AND EVICTION HISTORY.

No offense to any other Boilermakers out there, I still bleed my Black & Gold.

James my name is Jorge and from what you're telling me, i can see where what you're doing is attainable, however living here and trying to go tat it on your own to do a deal here or there and then to need help, ask and not got any, no book or course can solve that..myself I think it's a Louisiana thing,i can promise you people here are way more lazier than in Ca where i'm sure the work ethic is much higher..no offense to any other La people on here btw....

Would you file a criminal complaint for the door?

It also lets a criminal investigator identify a pattern and who engaged in the activities plus the sums involved.

So, filing a mortgage or deed of trust when no money changed hands might be a criminal act.

The same is true for criminal record.

Do criminal and credit checks and employment checks on the new tenant.

Because it is the government, there is an extra dimension involved - fraud and criminal charges.The consideration the seller gives is a reduced price and/or interest rate.