Specialized policies, contractor recommendations, tenant screening, lease agreements, utilities, and exit strategies are also important.Good luck!

@Sharad Bagri, I think most people would simply have their lawyer prep and record a quit claim deed.

This is a low-risk way to learn about property management, tenant screening, maintenance, and more.

in 2021 but Looks like they existed since 1906 as CIVIS.I know they partnered with transunion for screening. have you used this service and does it give a decent report?  

Additionally for hosts who opt for enhanced screening, the eviction rate is under 2%. 

Hey Joe, I am a realtor and property manager in West Virginia (Bridgeport, Fairmont, and Morgantown area) We use an animal screening service called petcreening ( I will add a link to their page below.

To locate a property owner, you can typically visit your local county recorder's office or the tax assessor's office.

The LLC in this case is more just asset protection and not having your direct name listed on the county tax record.

You need to demonstrate you are worth the risk.If I were to invest in someone else's deal, I would want to see their track record.

You can start with interviewing 2-3 agents and look for proven track record.