All depends on the interest rate on the primary home and if fixed.

Credit score shouldn't be the primary driver of tenant approval, because if they could qualify for a mortgage they probably wouldn't be renters.

As I understand, landlords there cannot charge application fees, security deposits and evictions are VERY challenging.Have communicated with several PMCs and investors in Ohio market and not aware of any real differences from Michigan. 

How is that different than the information they’re providing on the investor webinars?  

Probably going to be a check.Smart contractors are starting to understand that convenience matters to customers and being able to take different methods of payment can help them collect their money.

Husband and I have 3 rental properties between us that were we lived in separately at different points before getting married.

I've replaced a few over the years, each different for different size properties around Idaho Falls, ID.

So, when investing in areas they don’t really know, investors should research the different property Class submarkets.

If you choose to play with fire, that is your perogative.For your reference, here is a good primer.Here is the key paragraph:Rental discrimination is when a landlord or property manager treats an applicant differently based on the applicant’s inclusion in a protected class.

Now, of course, every market is different.