There are no "secrets" and every scheme has been tried and tried again. 

I recommend you search for "tenant application screening" to find a few different options and see which one will work best for you.Here's some generic screening advice.

I’m looking to hear from anyone with recent experience with either laundry platform, and why they went with whichever platform.

The way I interpret the following policy clause is that so long as the property is defined as other than "VACANT" which is the case when the property is being "constructed, altered or repaired", the 30-day time period and vacant status does not apply in this instance: We do not insure any loss at your premises if your dwelling has been vacant for more than 30 consecutive days immediately before the loss and the declaration page indicates an occupancy other than “VACANT“.

I live in a community where half the people never lock their doors.

I do condo plans as part of my W2, and these SF calculations can vary based on the coord with the attorney and owner as far as how the association is originally set up in its budgeting for dues.

And then, you ask your soon to be tenant during their walk through, if they are familiar with that type of lock and how to use a paperclip or stiff wire to open it.

The family viewed the house, loved it, and requested that I install satellite TV and add it to the costs, which I did.

I’m doing DD and figuring ways to mitigate risk.

Got a $30k downpayment and a $15k 0% owner financing for 24 months.