Hello,I have noticed that more and more property managers are charging tenants ~2-3% of rent + $30 as admin fee/resident package/utility package.

@Leeling ChewAbsolutely, you should background check every adult (18 or older) who will reside in the property.

Tourists, retirees, and seasonal residents provide a steady stream of potential tenants.Lifestyle Perks: Let's not forget the amazing Florida lifestyle!

. :)This is especially true if you rely on furnishedfinder.com as your primary lead source (which you shouldn't, but that's another post) as when you make that connection with a prospective resident, you are selling yourself as a landlord as much as you are the property as a place to live.

Investment Info:Single-family residence fix & flip investment.

Our primary residents also has some equity, I have a HELOC with $166,000 available funds.

Typically, we conduct background checks on only the individuals who are responsible for the lease (primary resident) and/or cosigners.

I don't know your living situation but if your paying x,xxx for rent or a mortgage and instead by living in one side and renting out the other you will be paying y,yyy instead and y is less then x that's great, especially if you can rent out your primary residence and make income there too. 

Great for personal residence but not for scaling.  

Investment Info:Single-family residence other investment.