How do I know which questions to ask to ensure the property manager is performing at its best?

What documents do they require, what credit scores do they allow, how do they verify previous rental history, etc.?

Traditional lenders won’t approve it, and hard money lenders who offer this type of financing all the time look for experience, assets, or strong equity in the deal.Partnering with someone who has financing or experience is realistic approach when starting.

Are they doing jumping jacks with music blaring? 

The people who struggle here usually underestimate those factors.One thing I do differently than most: I share actual performance data from my rentals—purchase prices, rehab details, rent numbers, lessons learned, and backstories.

I’ve never done a short sale before, so I want to make sure I’m not missing anything important.For those who have bought short sales before:1️⃣ What are the biggest risks I should be aware of?

What documents do they require, what credit scores do they allow, how do they verify previous rental history, etc.?

It's the fastest, and most efficient way of doing what you asked.

When a lawsuit is started, there is something called the complaint.

I suspect part of the reason might be because I have a no-alcohol policy for my property, which I understand might draw a lot of people away to some extent.