One idea is to partner with a local expert in the city of choice (based on where you want to be - lifestyle investing, and also the underlying market drivers) and to pop in on a place that they have purchased, are renovating, and planning to rent.

It might not be pleasant, but if the backlog is 2-3 weeks long, I'd say he's in the driver's seat.  

Don't think that things have softened to a point where buyers have been put in the drivers seat.

I will be verifying who she is and driver license today.

However, its at the point where I need to submit copies of driver's license, social security card, bank statements, etc.

She got her driver's license renewed last year so that she is good until 106.  

A few months ago the tenant announced that he was "working as a truck driver and you won't see me much".

- In my opinion no, based on at least three factors: • Replacement value - When you obtain insurance, one of the cost drivers is the cost to replace the structure if the property burns to the ground.

Once the tenant signs the lease it is very hard to get them to change anything and generally they are in the driver's seat.How much leverage you have against a national tenant will depend on your area and location of your dirt.

These were based on many factors such as: Capital appreciation forecast, rental return estimates, and price growth drivers.