I would always factor in PM even if you plan to manage yourself.You can still ask for a copy of the m2m lease to verify rental amount and what might be covered in that.

Some lenders do not even verify if the operating agreement is stamped and approved.

The easiest way to check abandonment is to verify if the property is vacant and if the taxes are current or delinquent.

Listen but verify.

I verify that information by charting all the available rentals in an areas I am considering.Consider, also, that there are tax advantages if you manage the property yourself. 

By the time their information gets to you from PadSplit, they've already had their background checked, income and employment verified, and their eviction history has been checked.

Verifying last 2 years of rental history very important!

These members attended multiple meetings where we helped and provided support—finding, strategizing, underwriting, and discussing their properties to set them up for success.But it’s important to note that our communication is transparent, and it’s easy to verify our records.

I also wouldn’t be worried about the employers and specific locations as long as tenant can verify income.

Many management companies archive or destroy old applications because they do not want to be responsible for SSNs getting out to identity thieves.