Even if you plan to self-manage, having a solid property management contact early on is always a good move.

Sure I have doubts now that I’m midway through renovations…but I feel the contacts I’ve gained in a new city (electricians, plumbers, etc) are worth their weight in gold.

@Jim LynchSome typical minimum tenant screening requirements look like the following, but it depends on your market:-Renter has a gross monthly income of 3x more than the monthly rent-Minimum credit score of 650-Renter must have no prior evictions-No felons (or other notable criminal history)There are a number of different tenant screening softwares out there such as Zillow Rental Manager, TransUnion SmartMove, etc.Be sure to complete an employment verification by contacting the renter's employer and confirm the details they shared with you, landlord verification (if they have a previous landlord), credit check, and background check.

You don’t want your lender to go out of business while still holding your construction escrow funds.Can you provide me with the contact info of some recent borrowers?

When I contacted James Wachob, he downplayed her connection to FPM and implied he might have helped if I’d stayed with them.

Contact my friends at HomeHop Property Management. www.homehoppm.comTalk to Dan, they have a in house designer, who you can hire. 

I have a very basic understanding of the financing aspect and really just stuck on what I need to do next and who I should be contacting to move forward.Any help is welcome, thanks Hey Ryan!

I am more than happy to give you their contact info if you are still interested.

Hi Nicholas,I have a few contacts in that area that I would be happy to introduce you to.

I work with investors out of the country and have a few contacts I can connect with you on funding options.