@Patrick Pan not all states take such measures, and you can ask a reputable tenant screening company in your area how that works.  

I feel like a broken record on here, but cash flow with 20-25% down on a long term rental is kind of a myth.

So, the first question they usually ask a PMC is about fees - instead of asking about services and HOW those services are executed.EXAMPLE: PMC states they will handle tenant screening – what does that specifically mean?

Finding someone with the expertise to screen and place tenants properly is rare.

What if the smell was coming from a broken sewer line that was back-gassing into the unit, as well as leaking all around the foundation and rotting wood beams.

Quote from @Nicholas Foy: Has anyone ever had to deal with a rental being broken into and vandalized?

But around here some of the screening services that claim to do background checks do a lousy job of it.

In real estate, I don't change locks, screen tenants, evict tenants, inspect properties, or finance my deals - I have property management, property inspectors, and mortgage lenders that do this for me (outsourcing).

Focus on tenant screening, building a local team, and learning as much as you can, starting early sets you up for long-term success!

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