In my home state of SC, all I had to do was present my drivers license with my birth date and residence address. 

You will need your own car and drivers license.In return for spending a lot of time running around, you will get to spend some valuable time learning how the rehabbing and house flipping business works - you can accompany us as we analyse deals, submit offers, negotiate with sellers, plan renovation scopes, manage contractors and deliver a finished product to an investor.

I needed articles of incorporation, EIN, and drivers license.

In all my years as an investor, I have learned one irrefutable fact: Wholesalers are like Prius drivers, the vast majority of them get into the fast lane and have no clue what they are doing!

Also, for safety sake, we insist on a copy of their state-issued photo id (driver's license is fine) before showing the prospect.

I like open houses to show other people are interested (and remind them to fill out applications quickly)Theft - Goes without saying ... they can steal the keys, host a party that night ... unless you have their driver's license and proper documentationIf you want to have a lock box, then I recommend some other way to vet the tenants.

Right now, the property is cash positive and in a historically strong market with multiple economic drivers (tourism, agriculture, university, action sports industry, silicon valley...).

I planted 6 trees and 15 bushes/succulents and spread the gravel (+$20 tip to the gravel dump truck driver to spread the rocks nice and good).I have a jackhammer that I got off amazon for $150 that my guys use and the plants go in in no time (especialy when dealing with caliche).It totally changes the curb appeal of the property without breaking the bank account.

There are door jamming devices can be attached to a door to be used and instructions to use them.Written instructions to tenants to keep doors and windows locked.Neighborhood watch meetings, the police usually assist in giving classes and materials.Parking lots with speed bumps helps keep drivers from blasting through at 40 mph instead of 5 mph where kids dart out and get hit.Get with your police department on a security SOP for tenants, have them read and sign it.:)  

I am a former marine and truck driver.