I recommend reading a ton of books, watching podcasts, and connecting with investor friendly agents that connect you with the other members of your core-4. 

It isn't a terrible idea to buy a Condo or Townhome as your primary, but there ARE pitfalls to watch out for.

Including this income could strengthen your application and increase your chances of securing a lower rate.

AS I have mentioned 100x, STOP READING BOOKS, and watching videos, a waste of time, its not reality.

A potential applicant (with a voucher) asks for a Deleading certificate for a multifamily in MA.

What tools and methods you use to screen tenants before accepting their application?

They declined my application after a week of review, citing that "Non-retirement accounts cannot hold retirement funds".Can you please let me know your suggestion here?

I want to make sure Im prepared with the correct documentation to rent out my condo and would appreciate all opinions if im missing anything: - I have the rental application- I have my rental property agreement that I will have the renter sign and make copies of and provide them a copy.- I have the statement of condition that I will have the renter sign and make copies of and provide them a copy.- I will have them provide a copy of their tenants insurance for my records. - Will provide receipt for first and last months rent.- Im thinking of not charging security deposit because of all the strict MA laws and just using the last months rent as a sort of security deposit, thoughts?

Other: Not applicable. 

Solid areas that appreciate and see annual rent increases with multiple applicants for each vacancy.