This is most applicable for growth of a portfolio, not avoiding cap-x. 

The #1 determinant is the Tenant Pool.If you don't believe us, try putting several Class D tenants in Class A apartment buildings and watch what happens.

I think this site may be geared a bit more toward the avid investor, rather that the weekend warrior type of investors with regular, RE carriersOn the other hand, for myself, watching the RE market is enjoyable for me.I have always attended open houses just to be nosey or nerdy, whichever you prefer. 

Using all Cash can make us lazy so we need to watch out for that.  

As soon as I get off this thread I will watch Podcast #269.

Law is like jello, It bends with the argument and with the interpretation and application.

The lender wont give you anything that says the due on sale clause is not applicable. 

Pick a screening platform/application that makes sense for you.As for meeting the applicants, I recommend meeting them at the property to show the place to them rather than getting coffee or food with them.

Maybe it's a processing fee, an application fee, etc?  

Is your DSCR ratio greater than 1-meaning are you cash flowing (according to the lender's criteria of mortgage, property taxes and insurance (and HOA) if applicable).