I use a paper/Cozy hybrid personally.I prescreen over the phone, have my own hard copy paper applications, and part of process requires them to complete a Cozy background check.If the application AND the Cozy screening check out, I rent to them and offer them the OPTION to use Cozy for payments.Some older folks aren’t as keen on the idea of electronic payment methods and would rather deliver a check the 1st of the month, but most opt to just use Cozy.

Overall looks like you are reviewing the investment with a keen eye, best wishes on a solid investment.

The definition of insanity is expecting different results by doing the same thing, so I'm not keen on sending out another check/docs via USPS mail. 

However, what I AM is an actual landlord and as such, I am keenly aware of what does and does not work as "evidence" in court for both evictions and for criminal prosecutions.

Foreign money remains keen on US real estate.

And we don't partake in courthouse in CA.. dollars are too big for us.. and competition is keen.. you need to be vertically integrated like Brians company. 

We have contacted the local police to remove them but I have been told the police are not keen on doing that (although it is the law) so we will run down that path until it is done. 

Furthermore, all his properties are in California (we live in LA) and he’s not keen on investing outside of CA.I can't help but question my dad's strategy/advice.

- US property (thanks to Dan’s words of advice)Keen to connect with you all, grow my education on this topic and start investing!

We are fewer risk-takers due to our inherent keen sense of playing it safe within our boundaries and loyalty to our immediate family needs.I am finally at a stage in life to be a risk-taker, as an "empty nester"