What documents do they require, what credit scores do they allow, how do they verify previous rental history, etc.?

Once the construction of the business building was far enough along (but no more than 180 days) that the price of the land and the amount of improvements you make on it are equal to the sale of your old investment property you take title to it and that would complete your 1031 exchange. 

Flat Fee MLS Brokers for sellers have been around for a long time, but Flat Fee Broker/Agents for buyers with a cash credit/rebate of the buyer agent commission are quite new and just starting to get some market share.

You can decline them off their credit, background and for not having 2 past positive references.

Then it shifted to more flips and rentals, with a lot of discussions on how to capitalize since the credit markets were frozen.

Germantown has plenty of opportunities, especially if you keep an eye on areas with improving infrastructure or schools.

Consider increasing rent, refinancing, or switching to a mid-term rental to improve cash flow.

Her credit isn't the greatest, but she's super sweet and a hard worker, so you are certain it will work out.

. - I will ding their credit such that all credit cards and other debt will cost them more.- I will keep their security deposit for funds owed.- I will do my best to garnish future wages until their debt to me is paid in full.This has worked 100% time so far.  

For example, if I do S/P top stocks, I could get around 11%. but if I did real estate and I have a 800 credit score - could I do real estate and make it work harder doing turn key Multifamily.