In the state where I use property management and cannot screen them myself, I've had issues with management not screening well, so after a lot of good ideas on forum posts here, I now require vet records to prove breed (to insure breed restrictions are met) and current shots, a K9 Good Citizen certificate (if they don't have one, the manager refers them to local testing), renter's insurance with minimum $100,000 liability and me listed as additional insured, proof of required city pet license, and the larger refundable security deposit.  

And that makes sense - would absolutely rather wait on a contractor that I’ve relied on before and that’s great instead of trying to get whoever I can in to do the work. 

I am definitely dedicated to learning all I can in this field, so I will feel intellectually involved with the purchases and can make correct decisions (I am sure much of this comes with experience). 

I believe the real reason for the second time is to spot treat is cheaper for them.You might have better luck calling a local, reputable, family owned termite company that sends out experts and not salesmen, but those are rare breeds as they continue to be acquired by national chains.

I guess to accomplish this I better find a good property management firm, but from the information I hear on the podcast they are a rare breed. 

Educate yourself as much as you can in the meantime. 

Why some investors on this site feel the need to breed such negativity is beyond me.  

So, buy as low as you can in a neighborhood that will yield you a nice ROI when you sell.  

A good thing to do in the beginning of wholesaling is to go to every house you can in your target area so you can see all the differences in the houses you're targeting.

I have started to find I can make some of the same returns in my market ( Greater Sacramento Area ) in rental properties as I can in the flipping market...