If you have no money for down payment do you have teh $2000+ per month to pay the first (then still have to pay the 2nd?)

@Jim LynchSome typical minimum tenant screening requirements look like the following, but it depends on your market:-Renter has a gross monthly income of 3x more than the monthly rent-Minimum credit score of 650-Renter must have no prior evictions-No felons (or other notable criminal history)There are a number of different tenant screening softwares out there such as Zillow Rental Manager, TransUnion SmartMove, etc.Be sure to complete an employment verification by contacting the renter's employer and confirm the details they shared with you, landlord verification (if they have a previous landlord), credit check, and background check.

That was when I had enough, and decided to end the lease.He has been living month-to-month for some time now. 

Since you're 6-12 months away from buying, use this time to build investor relationships, master deal analysis, and secure financing.

It’s FURNISHED HOUSING with a 6 months minimum lease term.  

While it sounds really good they don't charge a monthly PM fee, they're making money somewhere. 

I net about 3.5-5k a month(depending on airbnb) after all expenses including my primary residence and utilities there.I have built up a good amount of equity in the houses due to the renos I've done mostly myself and also from buying low during covid.

I used a RE agent to show vette and place tenant for the first months rent.. then I self managed..

It sold for $440,000 5 months ago.

As long  the tenants pay the rent each month, increasing their rent will be very tough and getting them to leave will be extremely tough.