So, when we call the landlord the tenant has listed on their application, we can ask questions to uncover fake landlords.

Is it listed with a realtor? 

What worked for me was listing on multiple platforms - Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist, and even local community bulletin boards.

I used those as my guidelines and I list them in the description.

Ethan, how is Detroit not on this list?

In all the above listed alternative investments, there is seldom any discount pricing and you give up control.

Although the rent was slightly higher than the market rate, restoring the property to livable condition after just one year cost over $15,000.The property isn't listed on major platforms.This is concerning.

Awesome jobIf you are interested in some local Chicago Meetups here is the list BP has:  https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/521-real-estate-events-...I have a FULL LIST OF ALL THE CHICAGO MEETUPS that I will send you! 

A good host knows the local festival dates and has a handyman and multiple cleaners on call and ready to goa very clean house and quick turnaround are vital Im listed as a co-host but I pay a local host to do the legwork 

You need boots on the ground to see who lists flips and who lists dumps.