Then set it up so the tenent can have a horseOr a beat up mobile home on a few acres, Fox it up and make ready for a horse and rent it Full background check and FICO score on all tenents Properties are also appreciating.  

They do background checks and run their credit report.

Hi BP People,I'm a Californian with a background in finance(stocks) who just recently caught the REI bug. 

Commercial real estate was much more appealing, probably due to my accounting background that allowed me to have an in-depth understanding of the nuances of commercial real estate. 

Here's a bit more background and thoughts...  2 Canadian entities would own shares in the US C-Corp. 

What is his background?

i just dont want to get so thinned out and the markets shift and end up lossing everything...at the same time i could refinance this house take my 185k and find a house for 100-120k still have cash for repairs and rent current home out that would be cash flowing about 1500/mo while i use my construction background to fix and eventually  rent that one....thoughts i guess would be much appreciated for this newby:) thanks!

i just dont want to get so thinned out and the markets shift and end up lossing everything...at the same time i could refinance this house take my 185k and find a house for 100-120k still have cash for repairs and rent current home out that would be cash flowing about 1500/mo while i use my construction background to fix and eventually rent that one....thoughts i guess would be much appreciated for this newby:) thanks!

Over the last year and a half I’ve accumulated 45 units and haven’t done any official background check on any of the placed tenants.

@Michael Giannico, your background in construction gives you a great advantage.