What qualifications are needed, paperwork etc.

On the other hand, the loan qualification process becomes shorter and faster and with less Dodd Frank annoyances.

Do you think the FHA loans is better in this scenario, I know you have to live in the property for a year as one of the qualifications.

The contributors there are vetted as to education and experience along with their qualifications to instruct, unlike the guru sites or public forums.

I am new to this as well, however I know large banks tend to be more "strict" as they usually sell to Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac, who have specific guidelines for loan qualification.  

Of course this meeting is also a qualification period where we make sure that the individual actually has money to invest, is motivated to buy, and is crystal clear on our process. 

This could be due to more stringent qualification requirements.  

does he have the qualifications to say it is mold or is it just his guess?

Additionally, every experienced investor I know has their trusty qualification spreadsheet that helps guide decision making.  

If a rental applicant falls a little short of our qualification standard of 3x income or favorable credit, we sometimes offer an option for the tenant to pay a double security deposit or pay 2 or 3 month's rent in advance.I would love to hear if other landlords or property managers offer this option, and if so, do you think it is more beneficial for the landlord to accept a double deposit, or rent paid in advance?