Run a background check.  

As someone with a military background, I’ve always approached investing like a mission—know your strengths, assess the terrain, and execute strategically.For me, starting with SFHs felt like the “crawl” phase before running into multifamily.

I charge a good bit for my properties, that screens them.Do hotels run background checks on guests?

So far I have just used www.mysmartmove.com which is recommended by BP, but it doesn't give an evictions report, only credit and criminal reports for $25 which means I would have to use another service to do the full background check.

Its ironic Brian and I's backgrounds mirror each other ... other than I am about a decade older LOLWe both have strong North bay Ties..

In those cases, the main criteria we add to our lease is that everyone that comes to stay there must be subject to a background check paid by the company.

On the other hand, owning rental properties gives you full control and the best tax perks but also requires the most work and risk management.Whichever option you lean toward, always diversify across deals and sponsors, and don’t hesitate to ask for references or do background checks.

He comes from a construction background.

Your background as a military pilot.  

Full background checks.IDs, names of all people to occupy house.All move in money received, no personal checkslease signed by All.Walk through inspection completed and signed.