First of all I put my acceptance criteria clearly in the ad: minimum credit score (enter X amount, 620 is what I use),income 2-3x rent, good rental history, references, no evictions, acceptance dependent upon background check and employment verification, pet policy, desired lease term, etc. so that people will hopefully read that and not come to the open house if they know they won’t qualify.

QuickBooks Self-Employed has a receipt scanner feature and organizes expenses by property or investment type.

A previous Client and employer of mine came to me wanting to unload a property.

I prioritize applicants with a high income-to-rent ratio, a good to excellent credit history, and a stable employment record.

Personally, I don't understand the allure of a loft looking into another room downstairs.

Coz Strongsville has good schools, but less employers. 

If we do everything correctly and we screen carefully (credit check, employment verification, etc.), what would be the worst-case scenario?

Read a few booksz like Brandon Turner's, and you will see how your VA loan and a few time tested strategies can be employed.

My issue with the Bay is that I can buy for myself and my employer will give me ~$450k as a no interest loan. 

What are the major employers in Waco, besides Baylor?