Most don't emphasize credit or even look @ debt to income.

Thank you for sharing and emphasizing the importance of proper due diligence.Although I do have a question.  

And, just to emphasize what’s going on now, that house had a pending offer.”

The one thing I should have emphasized is that you should be sure to work with a full time agent.Part Time Patty is the bane of our business. 

Also, nothing you don't already know and stated in a different way, but to emphasize an important point I'd explicitly state that there is forced rent growth and market rent growth, just as there is forced appreciation and market appreciation ... both are important to consider in the short and long terms IMO, but both are created and treated very differently. 

I agree with William's comments above I want to emphasize the importance of understanding the IRS rules pertaining to investing with retirement accounts.

So you really have to emphasize the back end system and emphasize centralized management and be the support since no one else is.  

I think Hal Elrod emphasized something along the lines that the most successful people get up earlier than they NEED to.  

I shared this to really emphasize how important it is to constantly follow up with your leads that come in from your marketing.

Also, I always write letters to all of the neighbors introducing myself, and thanking them in advance for their patience while we rehab the building; making sure I emphasize how big the project is, and the high quality tenants that my property management company will be placing once the project is done.