I'm just going to dive right in as encouraged.

Verify all you want.I know your question was a mailing question however I just want to encourage you to find multiple methods of reaching people who will respond positively if you simply find a way to add to their lives.

We would like to ensure that you have a clear understanding of our rental process up front.We will conduct a credit and background check and contact references as part of the application process.It is important to provide a clear and complete application to make this process as smooth as possible.Please ensure you will meet the following qualification requirements before applying as there is a non-refundable application fee:Stable, verifiable gross income of at least 3 times the monthly rentFavorable credit history - no judgments to prior landlordsPositive references from previous 3 landlordsNo eviction historyClean criminal background check – no feloniesAll applications must be accompanied by a non-refundable application fee of $25 for the first adult and $15 for each additional resident over 18 years of age.This fee covers the cost of the credit and background checks.Again, we encourage you to apply only if you are confident in meeting the qualification requirements.Applications will be processed in the order received, and the fee will only be charged upon processing.If the apartment is rented prior to your application being processed, we will return your application fee.We use TransUnion SmartMove for our screening process.Upon receipt of a completed application with fee, we will send an invitation for you via e-mail to complete the application with SmartMove directly – there will be no additional cost for this beyond the application fee.This process helps protect the integrity of your personal information.

That's encouraging to hear you only spend 5 hours a month on 5 units.

I had always been interested in real estate, and with some encouragement from a couple of friends I started reading investment books and doing some research.

This is a big motivation factor to encourage them to pay.

Very detailed and encouraging!

I've been lurking on the forums for a while now and generally the comments are encouraging which is what I like :)Steve, purchase is all cash buyers right now.

A key component of flipping is being able to find distressed properties and I know inventory of distressed properties is evaporating.

@Don Konipol I'm thinking in some markets the 2% rule will encourage you to buy lower appreciating properties say 3% per year vs. 4% per year.