Hey Konstance welcome to BiggerPockets I'm fairly new as well if you ever are in need of some property maintenance services such as house washing, or driveway cleaning for your future investments I would love to connect with you. 

Also, if anyone has experience with this, what steps should I take to go after them, and what can I do to prevent such issues in the future?

Hope to speak to you all at some point in the future.

Will be your worst investment compared to your future deals. 

Having leaving leases line up so that any future owner can easily move in or even get financing is ideal.

I grew up in Pittsburgh so doing some in PA in the future may be of interest in the future.

There are several other groups around which are a goldmine for connecting with experienced investors and newbies (future ballers) alike.

You want to work on your finances and savings now and talk with any people who would co-sign and a lender so you can start a runway for the future.

I just don’t want to decline her application and run into the exact same tenant applicants in the future because that’s the areaThank you in advance for your response and wisdom,David

This cash can be used for immediate needs or future growth of your portfolio.Reinvesting Strategically: The available cash can now be used strategically whether that be upgrading one of your existing properties or purchasing a new property.