Still important to vet these alternative  lenders well.

Hey @Kendrick Seen - I agree with @Jonathan Greene that it's most important you use it and use it well.With regard to real estate specific software, we really liked RESimpli. 

This was so important to our business that we covered the cost of these consumable kitchen supplies for all our owners.

Just one of the many hiccups that can occur when a buyer doesn't work with an experienced multifamily broker that understands the potential pitfalls, how to avoid them, and most importantly, what a good deal looks like.Happy to chat further if you have questions Kyle!

.- Important because even if tenant gets a new job and catches up, how long until they lose the new job and repeat the cycle?

This needs to be highlighted in the lease and acknowledged by them.Security Deposits: You can’t use their security deposit for routine cleaning, but if they leave things in bad shape beyond normal wear and tear, it’s fair game to deduct cleaning costs.I’d start by having a straightforward talk with them about the importance of keeping things clean for health reasons and property preservation.

When you research a market, does anyone strictly use reventure.app or propstream, or is it still important to visit websites that show things like population growth, crime rate, unemployment rate, etc.

My experience is that screening is more important than security deposit.

This certainly makes the 1031 option (when available) all the more important, since it is now shielding you are 30-ish percent, instead of 15-20%...Not to say it isn't worth it, if you actually qualify, but something to understand, particularly in syndications where you have no say in hold, refi or exit.

When investing OOS, especially in high cash-flow markets, its important to work with a solid team who understands the area.