I personally believe that your background as an architect is a tremendous asset giving you "hands on" experience, not to mention established connections.

Screening - run credit - background checks?

If you have a government background, PENFED offers HELOCs on rentals up to 80% LTV. 

Your accounting background should definitely serve you well in this endeavor.

Bankruptcy court has said they have no assets for unsecured claims.And they got another 1/3 when the project started, first day.This was an old established company but a few years ago the owner retired and sold it to a man that has a sales, but not a construction, background. 

Unless you're not doing a criminal background check.

My background is in ecological design, which you can find out more about in my profile, but in short it means I design and help create abundant edible landscapes that not only grow healthy food, but also enhance the ecology by purifying water, providing habitat for wildlife, and actually sequestering Carbon dioxide from the atmosphere in soil and plants.I have much gratitude to the creators of this space for creating something that is truly inspiring and brings people together.  

Also, I kept hearing @Brandon Turner in the background going "always know the numbers!". 

We have four other rental properties right now (just for background). 

Quick background - bought first house using VA Loan back in 2009 (currently active duty Navy) and second home using FHA in 2012.