Just curious do you find that accessing county records online through the county clerk website works just as well as going in person?

It feels like the focus has shifted from creating value to chasing quick payouts, with little regard for the end buyer.

@Robert Spiegel Great question, and it’s always a balancing act when dealing with long-term tenants who’ve been fantastic overall.Based on my experience managing over 1,200 rental homes in North Texas, including areas like Dallas, Fort Worth, Plano, and Frisco, here’s how I would approach this:Cleaning Charge: While $540 may feel steep, it can vary depending on the size of the property and local market rates.

I’ve done my research with (reading books, podcasts, etc) but still feel like I’m not doing enough.

Then, over time, probably a few months, start to determine who you would feel comfortable doing a deal with.

We make people take photos of themselves holding their ID and then I also meet them in person for the showing - at least for my units on the NW side of Chicago.I've never heard of these testers, but I am not surprised. 

However, if you feel you need their input earlier, you could offer to pay for their visit to walk the property with you pre-inspection.

If you would like help feel free to reach out.

I would never do sub to for the purpose of holding long term rentals  ( at least personally) .

If you make the person an LLC employee you can get around it, but partner does need to be careful.