Look for sponsors that have been in the real estate industry thru several economic and market cycles.

If the Transunion report verifies everything, and they meet my other criteria (credit scores, proof of income, background and eviction checks...) then we are good.In my 15+ years at this, I have found a very strong correlation of credit score and tenant quality.

We'll have about 12 US properties to show as proof of experience.

Some places do this annually, some places do a portion of the town every year giving them a total cycle of about every 4 years, and in my area it’s common to do a whole town reevaluation every 4-5 years.

Consolidation needs to cycle, with all infrastructure maturing to fully meet new size and facilitate continued growth.

Umbrella if your networth is over $500k.If you’re not worth anything you’re “judgement proof” and don’t need anything. 

The greatest and probably only leverage I have as an out of state investor is the proof of funds to show I have the liquidity and the risk tolerance to average 2-3 deals per month.The Yelp thing is specific to California and only for companies.

He understands macroeconomic, business cycles etc.Its okay for people to simply recognize when folks are selling something, so relax

Its easy to store this proof forever. 

In order to encourage tenants to get renter's insurance, we have been contemplating instituting a $50 monthly fee until they provide proof of renter's insurance with the owner listed as an additional insured, but not sure how well that would hold up if we ever had to evict.