Better to know while under construction then during inspection by a prospective buyer or after a tenant moves in if a fix and hold.- crap happens.

Regarding brokers being investors themselves, this may or may not be true but it shouldn't deter you or change your approach. 

You can also have your prospective tenants pay for Credit/background checks via Cozy, as well.

Asking rent is $2550 + utilities, first last security deposit is $7650 (which both strike me as a ton of money and beyond what I'd comfortably choose to afford, but this area is kinda going nuts).Last night, the most recent prospective tenant (single mom and high school daughter) said she would sign a 2-year lease and have the cash to me before Monday.The other competing tenant (family of 4) is actually former tenants. 

I'd ideally like to identify some prospects for the space prior to executing the deal. 

Hi BP Pro's,Has anyone here used a reliable and not too expensive phone call, voicemail and tracking company or service to receive calls from prospects, customers and your marketing?  

I listened to some of the pod casts on investing out of state, and it sounds like a great opportunity, but quite honestly the prospect sounds dauntingYour time and consideration is much appreciated all,Kevin

It can help you bring in more prospective tenants and increase cash flow.

Would it deter you as a tenant?

I took pictures of the entire house intending on keeping her bedroom picture for prospective buyers who inquired about the house. to make a long story short she was pissed about the pictures and is now claiming I had to right to enter the house.