However, the most effective method is to simply tell the tenant that they'll need to provide proof of insurance prior to or on the day 1 of the start of the lease, otherwise the keys will not be provided to them.

Instead of focusing on move-in-ready rentals, consider fixing up a cheaper property (BRRRR method) to add value and boost cash flow.

Find Brandon's videos on YouTube for the "four square" method of analyzing homes and practice.

House hacking is the best tried-and-true method for new investors in my opinion.

Probably going to be a check.Smart contractors are starting to understand that convenience matters to customers and being able to take different methods of payment can help them collect their money.

Sure, I could look for a higher paying job, but I was wondering if anyone has any creative short-term methods to improve my ratio.

I've been using the BRRRR method more recently with some success.

Also, not very easy to use typical methods of valuation like comparable sales - there is no public tax assessor's website that you can just freely grab this from. 

It can be a bit of a juggling act, but it’s a method some investors use to grow their portfolio without waiting years for equity to build.I guess what I'm saying is, it's not just about waiting.. it's about finding creative ways to leverage what you already have.

I feel direct mail is another great method.