I did a background check and was able to look up his many properties across all states so I really don't have concerns he doesn't have any assets. 

With your extensive background in appraisals and commercial real estate, you're a fantastic addition to the community.

Since you're in Florida and the laws are much more fair, I'd be willing to take a chance if his background/credit check came in clean. 

My background is in architecture, based in Southern California, looking to get into real estate investing, both flips and long term rental properties both in California but most likely looking to start in other states.Happy to be here and look forward to learning from everyone!

Your background in Wall Street trading and current work at a property tech startup give you a great foundation for this journey.Starting with a rental property in North Carolina is a smart move.

Since you pay the PM for their work, the application fee should only cover the actual costs of pulling a credit report and background check.

My background is in construction and entitlements. 

I dropped the price to $1800 no utilities included I’ve had 3 hits so far one was viewed the property and loved it then when it was time for the background check she disappeared.

Any recommendations for a website that has worked well for running Credit and Background checks? 

Quote from @Joseph Shuster: Thanks all this is good insight I’m feeling the same about holding.And for marketing to weddings we are trying but having trouble, any insight on that would be very helpful.There has to be a dominant website out there for wedding venues, just a matter of finding it.