I would say my situation is unique or special but I'm sure it is more common than I know.

Thank you all.Tanya BRRR's are pretty common here.

Beyond the formal checklists: no evictions, 3-4x income to rent, prior landlord references, employment checks; I would also look at things like responsiveness to communication when we are setting showing, were they on time to showing, did they look me in the eye and shake my hand, did they show up to showing high?

Most commonly in this area it would be for boats/campers.Specific insurance?

This is very common as people had disposable income in the past due to covid and govt handouts.

With Electric Boat being a main employer in the area, along with the Coast Guard and Navy Base, it makes it a great place to invest!

@Nichole KinardThis is very common, and most likely what 90% of us do.

Are most landlords/PMs not contacting employers and instead simply trusting the paystubs provided?

For myself, I own an e-commerce business so I am self-employed.

For criminal background checks, services like TransUnion SmartMove, RentPrep, or MyRental are commonly used and provide comprehensive reports that include criminal history, credit checks, and eviction history.To verify how much they make, you can request recent pay stubs, bank statements, or tax returns if the tenant is self-employed.