Require co-signers (like their parents), check references from previous landlords or college housing, verify enrollment status, and personal interviews to gauge responsibility.6.

But, if you’re traveling to check out a property you already own, that could be deductible.

You’re probably selling securities so I’d check the SEC, etc etc. 

Check out this link for a referral. https://pricelabs.co/users/sign_up?

I'm not sure if that applies to business accounts, which I will check with them.

I think that is a fair price and that will help me with my breathing room and hopefully help pay off my place faster, or at least so I can reach 20% equity so I can stop paying $110 a month in PMI haha.I'm obviously going to be checking credit score, making sure tenant has a stable income, no criminal background, etc.

After that is returned, I do a background check through Transunion or a similar service. 

Hey Jack - Check out this article: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/brrrr-loans-what-are-the-...

It will be easy for you to check if they paid on time, as you can check instantly online.  

Check out the chart showing the fast rent growth and declining rent growth cities, which could help inform your decision on growth markets.