Find out the goals for each private lender and keep a record of it.

If you go to the classifieds section, you'll find his meet up and other under Real estate Events and Meet ups. 

.: Application/Screen every tenantIMO I wouldn't allow pets since it wasn't leased with petsOtherwise a non refundable pet feeI would charge at minimum 350 upfront per pet or not allow them at allThe Realtor who sold me the property and helps me find tenants, suggested $500 nonrefundable deposit for 2 cats and $25 a month each.  

I would recommend conducting a search and finding the opportunities there.

Prices are high, regulations favor tenants, and finding deals that truly pencil out can feel like looking for a needle in a haystack.

To find value on residential 1-4 unit properties you could ask your realtor to run comps or complete a CMA(Comparative Market Analysis) on a subject property once you find it.or you can find the value on your own.We use prop stream to run comps. 

I do find it bit hard to wrap my brain around the numbers, but overall a really great product.

I think the right investor would do 2 units long term one unit short term. this strategy allows you the greatest flexibility. we are also developing an extended stay hotel that's 58 rooms. the size of the average room in that is 216 square feet and rents for a target $80 per night. our development cost per room is 100k per room with hard construction. the smaller you go the more money you make. if I was to suggest anything it would be to focus on the smaller part of the market and on multiple unit dwellings and finding and identifying markets that meet similar numbers. that will probably be midwest markets.

I'm with @Huong Luu but would add join a local REIA and find some PMLs they are always hanging out at meetings.

My main focus is finding leads or deals.