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I'm also trying to avoid the lengthy and intimidating CA BRE's contract (I'm not licensed) and use a simple 1-2 pager.  

@Brian CoughlinIt's tough as it is for me to find decent tenants in the areas I rent in so I am more permissive with who I will let move inI don't operate on the assumption that someone coming to look at one of my rentals has access to the internet or the patience to fill out a lengthy or complex application or to even pay an application feeAlso, I can't afford for my properties to be vacant for long because people will steal HVAC equipment, copper and wiring if left vacant for long enoughI generally just check to make sure they have some kind of income coming in and that they don't have recent rental judgments or feloniesIf they do have recent rental judgments sometimes I will still rent to them with a double security deposit as long as they didn't destroy the last person's property

Now wait a second, I didn't yet say that I've been battling through a lengthy divorce that came at me out of the blue after I'd just gotten my second contract after about six weeks in the program.

I am one of those 'wide-eyed' investors who has taken advantage of the loooooonnnng overdue market correction to buy my first rental property.

When I speak to her the next time, I am going to get some "details" if i can.I'm pretty sure most of those folks won'tcontinue mailing for a lengthy period of time.Sharon

I think we are overdue for a correction - and it's really about "when" not "if" it will happen. 

Military length is suspended for up to ten years if you are moved due to qualified extended military duty or if you were required to move farther than 50 miles from your duty station .  

The walls were in need of a paint over due to dirt spots which again I don't mind doing if it hasn't been done already for the comfortability of my family."

I got the info from assesment department cost $50 and any mods I need after I pay he helps me with, in the same list I have the property tax info, value of house, and outstanding tax info, lol I just answered my own question on finding seller leads, and that is one part of it people with over due taxes are motivated sellers, very nice...Lee L. i really would Try the door knocking but I fractured my foot so that's going to have to wait, but as soon as Im good I'm on that, and I really like my man hair...