.: I have an applicant who's going through a rental screening process A.T.M.

Yes, @Dave Van Horn is a great guy with an excellent track record and a stellar reputation.

Go to BUILD YOUR TEAM at the top of the screen and look for local investors or meetups in your area.

There's obviously quite a bit of diligence that comes after such as who the key principles are and their credentials/track record (both balance sheet and experience), the underlying real estate and thesis behind the investment & tax prep and audit procedures but as a general rule of thumb if the investor can't get past the first part which is understanding what they are investing in, passive investing is probably not for that individual. 

Hi Varun,When evaluating a builder/developer, focus on their experience, track record, financial stability, and references.

With the tech I am using (a lesser known PMS) I am able to automatically screen guests, get their selfies, write leases, and collect deposits in my work flow even for Airbnb guests.

The time has come for me to start investing in real estate and before doing so i'm looking to build a strong and dedicated team of partners: agents, lenders, contractors and property managers mainly in the Cleveland area (but also open to markets within a 2-3 hr drive away) that already possess an excellent track record in their line of work and that value long term collaboration.

If there were in fact permits pulled, then the city still has records of them. 

We are hoping to streamline tenant communications, maintenance requests, and payment records. 

Transitions are also complicated and the screening and rental process can be burdensome.