Regarding the screening of potential renters, I'm planning to use Zillow platform to do credit check, background check including eviction history.

U can have zero experience and just need a few bucks and a  good credit score and you can buy a home to live in or a rental.. but not development deals.. different ball game

I can use other peoples money, lines of credit or other ways to fund the downpayment.

I am trying to decide whether or not I should go through a traditional bank (JPM), a morgage broker, or try and find a credit union.

PROGRAM 2 Owner use up to 3 weeks 40% of Adjusted Gross Standard FF&E in high season & 3 weeks Revenues from the Unit and accessory in low season package required.PROGRAM 3 Owner use up to 6 weeks 30% of Adjusted Gross Standard FF&E in high season & 6 weeks Revenues from the Unit and accessory in low season package required.HIGH SEASON: DECEMBER 21st - APRIL 15th LOW SEASON: APRIL 16th - DECEMBER 20thNote: The following fees are deducted from the gross revenue before the split:5% Management fee, 5% Travel Agent Commissions, 2% Credit Card Commissions, $4.00 per occupiedroom night (TRUMP Fee) & Group meeting fee may apply.Other Monthly Fees: 4% of the gross revenue is moved to the FF&E Reserve account and approximately$20 for liability insurance.Monthly Condominium Dues: $895.57 (These can be deducted from your monthly revenue)Initial Rental Program enrollment fee $500 and $2500 initial FF&E Reserve account contribution.Fees for OWNERS STAYS: In Rental Program (Optional): 1

@Brandon MorganTo buy your second property sooner, consider conventional loans with a 5-20% down payment, house hacking with an ADU, Home Equity Line of Credit, or cash-out refinance.

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

Conventional, UWM Rate: 8.00%Lender Credit: $62030 Years Fixed You have to consider that a conventional loan does not have a Prepayment Penalty.

When you say credit partnership, are you talking about someone loaning you money?

Now sometimes I would get a credit for a new lead but you have to write a detailed explanation every time I would ask for refund and wouldn't always get it rewarded.