I take a picture of their driver's license.I ask for phone numbers that accept texts and any alternate land or business phone numbers.I ask for the names and birth dates of anyone under 18, and ask if there are any service / emotional support animals, together with their names and breeds.I also ask for personal references, previous landlord contact info (and length of time there), employer contact info (and how long there, together with earnings), as well as the name and contact information for their manager / boss.

What were your solutions, and how did they work out?

So the best solution is to buy a house needing extensive renovation for cheap and use that discount to change the layout when you bring it up to living standards. 

I have a solution that I do myself once a year.Here's one of my best tips: go on Airbnb as a TRAVELER, in Traveler mode.

Just make sure to vet them carefully and ask for references from past deals and proof of their track record.

There many concerns with a newish lender that I'm having a hard time finding references for.

For the STR rental loophole, which is what you appear to be referring to, you need three things:1.

I'm happy to help or refer you to a colleague.Thank you!

For reference, we're heavily involved in the co-living space, which is an unorthodox strategy but can perform exceptionally well with the right property and systems in place.

Do you check Landlord references?