I always thought I needed tons of cash or perfect credit to get started.

So if you have good credit and cash, it makes starting any type of business a lot easier. 

Perform the same task in each app to ensure a fair comparison.Load a property with pictures and details.Market that property.See what your marketing looks like from the public's perspective.Submit a fake application to see how easy the process is.Run a credit/screening report on yourself.Enter a maintenance request, assign a vendor, and attach a fake invoice.Enter charges to the tenant's ledger.Enter recurring charges and automatic late fees.Sign documents electronically.Run owner reports.After testing a few apps, one should clearly stand out.

We don't accept letters from three years ago or some quack on the phone with a credit card reader.

Have them sign lease at full amount, then give them a monthly rent credit.

Are anybody still doing second liens or a line of credit on investment properties?

Most of the time, you're not doing anyone any favors by keeping rents too low - you're running a business and taxes / insurance / HOA / Maintenance are likely to continue to increase.

What documents do they require, what credit scores do they allow, how do they verify previous rental history, etc.?

Down payment, closing costs, boosting credit score, etc. 2) Find rockstar team members that will be your boots on the ground to help you find a great property to invest in.3) If you're considering your house hack ROI.

Generally, if you purchase a property in the name of an LLC, you may end up with less favorable lending terms.