That one is a big deal for rebuilding.I've also heard of property tax reductions for properties significantly damaged during the storm.Depending on the property and what you want to do, the hurricanes affected property tax, insurance, and permitting in a lot of ways.

I’ve just heard horror stories from landlords and I’m looking for suggestions on how to best vet tenants - Good credit, no missed rental payments in last 5 years, etc.

Yes, but the 3rd option is I pay the remaining seller note principle in cash via my own savings/lines of credit. 

It depends. all you talked about was the property but financing is more about the borrower, their experience, their credit, the cash available etc.

Make sure you do your math correctly when analyzing property taxes…they will be eye opening.

Will the property taxes skyrocket?

The Heloc can also pose as a debt obstacle since its an open end mortgage a.k.a credit card.a mortgage is also set up over 30 years so it offers a lower rate and payment. 

The rise in home equity over the years can be credited to two key factors:1.

Get knowledge, follow experienced people, and leverage wisely.My Take:If you have two houses, excellent credit, and motivation to build wealth, you can learn to manage your money responsibly.Use HELOC, credit cards, and business credit funding to leverage your cash and buy properties faster.

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