Organizations certified by IREM tend to be better.

In upstate NY we take it very seriously & I will not touch properties that are beyond any reasonable expense to remediate if not done & certified already.

Every day I see a few really bad deals posted in the BP Marketplace then I'll see around 20 or so people asking if the property is still available for purchase and stating they're interested.

It is the whole enchilada and I don't see how it could be recommended as a first step with a straight face and selfless intent.Bird-dogging is what is needed in the marketplace.

@Tiffany Ralston - I use the marketplace and for silver level coverage (80% coinsurance and a doctor visit is like $25 with prescription coverage) it is $500 / mo just for meI don't have any pre-existing conditions and do not take regular medicationIf anyone has a better / cheaper solution I would be open to hearing it 

I guess times change, and so does the marketplace.

Hopefully, you sent the 3-day notice certified mail.

I am combing through my local certified 2017 appraisal roll to build a targeted marketing list.

We'd be interested in anyone's experiences, impressions, and (especially) local knowledge on the marketplace there. 

Your first concern was regarding discrimination.If by 'first come, first served' you mean (and say)  "first qualified tenant ready willing and able to enter into an agreement, with all required documentation and certified funds will be first", you are in the clear, and shouldn't get any arguments from a prospective tenant.Doesn't matter who calls first, who sees the unit first, who applies first.