I feel like it would be great to trust a property management company on all of this, but it would be hard not to step in if you could do a better job at screening bad tenants (eg screening HUGE future problems).I initially managed properties myself, but now I delegate that responsibility to my business partner, personal assistant, or a property manager at my brokerage.Most PMs I know will send you an applicant for final approval and you can get on the phone with them and ask them questions

Here are my thoughts about your decision to refinance.Process:Understand your current loan terms.Check your credit score.Compare offers from different lenders.Get your property appraised.Submit your application and go through closing.Considerations:Current interest rates vs. your existing rate.Amount of equity built in one year.Closing costs and fees.Your long-term financial goals.It's a complex decision, so consulting a financial advisor or mortgage specialist might be helpful.

Then I take notes and move the Meeting forward in my calendar as needed.EXAMPLE:Name: Bob Smith Phone: xxxxxxxxxx Email: xxxx@xxx2022-04-12: rcvd employment application, sent to HR for background check2022-04-10: Initial phone interview, moving forward with questionnaire2022-04-08: Received resumeSo, what do you need besides this to better organize you

Your accountant will do it for you at tax time if applicable. 

This is most applicable for growth of a portfolio, not avoiding cap-x. 

It’s a real hodgepodge of applicable regs.  

It's a simple way to gauge the condition of the building's main sewer line.Unfortunately fraudulent rental applications are more common than one would think so good on you for catching that.

Also, any underwriter is going to heavily scrutinize a new primary residence loan application if they see that you recently (under 1 year) bought a primary residence in the same general area and have already converted it to a rental. 

Just always be consistent with everyone you speak to and every applicant!

Most of us had to be this ourselves (with a little help from our investor agents, where applicable).