I have only been declining based on credit so far so I haven't gotten to the point yet where I needed to do the prior landlord interviews, but will definitely be interviewing as many prior landlords as possible.

You are correct; I made an assumption that we wouldn't be able to sell through a realtor based on the factors against us.

That fee is based on the amount of work completed but is somewhere between $150-$400 typically.As far as the 10% fee charged during the first month that we lease a property, you are correct that is a part of our fee structure. 

I would encourage you to sit down with a couple of real estate salespersons and choose one based upon experience as well as knowledge of the area. 

I own a single-family home right outside the USMC Camp Pendleton base, and I’m looking to explore the mid-term rental niche.

So think twice before taking any outsized risks, as you already achieved a nice equity base, and you don’t want to end up screwing the pooch by taking unneeded risks ;)Good luck and keep us posted on your decisions…

Unfortunately, based on my experience, I'd be surprised if this is a legitimate opportunity for investment... more likely it is a means by which Eric and his team gets rid of properties they no longer want.

I'm based in Windsor, Ontario, Canada, and I'm new to real estate investment.

If the score does not seem to be backed up by enough credit history to be reliable, I will make a judgement about the tenant's level of responsibility based on their answers.

Would that loan include the renovation costs based on the ARV?