What kind of resources do you recommend for finding a good first choice? 

Thanks in advance for the recommendations / suggestions!  

I recommend you include some of your key qualification criteria in the advertisement.

I recommend reading into the history of Helocs during the GFC.

I like it more than others because the prospective tenants can upload all of their docs into the system and it auto checks things and auto emails their recommendations to confirm. 

It's a big decision, and I recommend spending some solid time in each area.

Sometimes the items are not a deficiency but merely a recommended alternative way to complete something and those can normally be talked away without even making them into the report.

Here are a few lessons I learned during the renovation, many of which stemmed from the age of the house and unexpected hidden damages:1.Damaged Plumbing: Several plumbing pipes were ruptured or severely damaged, requiring replacement.2.Termite Infestation: I discovered termites, which led to additional costs for treatment and repairs.3.Rotted Wood: Significant sections of wood in the structure were rotted and had to be replaced.4.Lack of Insulation: There was no insulation in the att Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

There will still be a lot of people that are resistant, but stroking a landlord's ego and asking for their backstory and what they recommend to enter into investments is a great way to meet people.