I also own properties in landlord-friendly states where there's no rent control, so I don't need to pay someone to leave in order to increase the rent.To address the other points in your post:This is why having a proper purchase and sale agreement is so important.

@Ben Halloran I use a service, [email protected], which lists the names and addresses of deceased property owners, based on obituary filings, which preceed the probate publications by weeks or months. 

I want to address space/safety concerns before beginning any kind of screening process. 

Create columns for Name, Street Address, City, State, Zip and then contact info: Last Contact, Relationship, Status, Email & Phone.IMPORTANT: do NOT ask people for THEIR business, ask for referrals!

First, you'll need the property's owners names and mailing address.

Thanks in advance Hi - check out this article published last year here on BiggerPockets - it addresses this exact question all the info and options on BRRRR financing, hope it helps!

Address is 13415 N 1st St Phoenix, AZ 85022.

Despite multiple complaints and references to the lease section addressing criminal activity and nuisance behavior, Section 8 did nothing to resolve the issue.

If you want to know for yourself, pick one of those address and drive around the area so you can understand why. 

Yes, I collect SSN, date of birth, driver's license, previous addresses, etc.