But a lot of hardcore investors dont have this problem because when you are familiar with your market and your returns, the decision can simply be broken down to a matter of what is the best business decision for you.

I've had decent success with showmojo. the ability to have tenants screen and schedule themselves is pretty helpful.

A 8 foot trellis or privacy screen should do it. 

I have sent them screen shots and videos of the errors I get when using their software to add my bank. 

What things do I need from the potential renter so I can do a proper screening on them?

Not to sound like a broken record because everyone seems to say similar and be in agreement. 

Once I chose someone, Vitudesk set me up with a manager who would assist me in evaluating the caller's performance, making suggestions to improve results, and monitoring the caller's screen time.Sometimes, it can take days or weeks to find someone good, and it can take months to find someone who is good AND is in it for the long haul. 

I have some really exciting ideas I'd like to make come to fruition for a newly built luxury honeymoon cabin in Broken Bow, OK.

The older and broken down the building is, the more you want to put away. 5% for repairs: Again, this will depend on the property condition, but I also reserve 5% for repairs because I have an old house.5% for lawn: If you plan to live in the area, I would just buy a used lawn mower for $100 and do it yourself.

Run off from your neighbor's lot, rainwater, an underground stream that is becoming too full and rising up, a broken water pipe under the ground That is feeding your house or your neighbor's house.