I try to make it as easy as possible on them so that they will leave without a fight. 

If the proper reports and documentation are not completed, you run the risk of failing an IRS audit and the cost segregation not being honored.

It is fairly easy to prove that the sleazy and less experienced sub to people had ill intent, they keep a fairly detailed record of their doings in a Facebook group and are easy to find elsewhere.

Raising the  amount required to buy your target properties is not easy, and beyond the amount that must be raised without leverage it will be difficult for you to provide favorable return profile for your investors.

It's was so easy for me getting started to get shiny object sindrome instead of locking in ONE STRATEGY, ONE NEIGHBORHOOD, ONE PROPERTY TYPE, ONE RENOVATION TYPE, etc. 

Not a lot to add here, just the simple advice to make it as easy as possible to pay rent. 

It's not like other markets where all info is online and everything is super fast and easy.

So all in all - it was a relatively easy learning lesson and not much loss on my end.  

It’s easy to say “just screen better,” but I imagine truly tightening up criteria without killing occupancy can be an art.Since you’ve seen this play out firsthand, I’d love to hear more—what specific strategies have you used to filter out the bad tenants from the good ones?

Many borrowers file this form as an exclusion to their US federal taxes as they may have been taxed by the country where they are earning the income.Required Documentation for Foreign IncomeWhen it comes to processing foreign income for a loan, documents required may include:» Most recent personal tax returns» History of receipt» Proof of continuance of foreign income earnings» Conversion of the income from the foreign currency to US dollarsThese documents must be translated or completed in English so that a loan reviewer can properly evaluate the information provided.Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac GuidelinesIncome from Foreign SourceIncome from foreign sources must be reported on the borrower’s most recent U.S. individual federal income tax returns.