What I mean is, if you are thinking $50,000 down, plus closing cost, plus fix up cost, plus time on market to get rented as your foot in the door cost to get up and going- you might want to add an extra line item for additional time and additional costs associated with this type of scenario.

Then asked if I had friends to refer him to if I wasn't interested...yeah right send my friends to a scammer. 

Does anyone have suggestions on the items they find most important?

I have a friend who also invested with this guy and she's received some small payments irregularly, but a small % compared of what she invested.I'll follow up on the items you mentioned to take action on, I appreciate the input!

For future reference, Evolve is not a "management company."  

His criminal record shouldn't play a role if he was released from prison five years ago and has held a steady job, has good landlord references, etc.Disorderly conduct looks pretty minor, and I don't see how it poses a risk to you.

As you get started in your RE journey ill give you a recommendation.This website is a great reference point for figuring out what each area is like. https://www.areavibes.com/It gives you a total LIVABILITY score for each street and zip code.

They have referred me 2 different doctors over the past 3 years.

Imagine trying to ask an owner permission to add on hot tub or high cost item just so you can compete.

Sam, the requirement to wait before refinancing—often referred to as a "seasoning period"—is a standard practice by many lenders, even if you're only doing a rate and term refinance.