I guess when the tax assessed value is about $1 million each and I buy for $60-90k each, I guess the reporters consider it newsworthy as they would hunt me down and then interview me... as an investor, I don't need the publicity, but I don't avoid it as I plan to buy more large surplus properties that have potential for huge gains, so now all the city/town movers and shakers know who I am and know I'm a real cash buyer...

All three of the places are 3 bedroom 1.5 bath places.I am trying to stream line my process and still working out the bugs.

A very small percentage of these folks actually reestablish contact and proceed with the application.Pros: (1) ABC "Always Be Closing" - ask for the "sale" at the closing on someone who seems solid; "A" tenants don't have a chance to get placed by someone else in the meantime or flake out when it comes to meet for the receipt of the deposit to hold(2) Streamlines the process IF the applicants check out (see below)Cons: (1) sketchy people have dressed nice and behaved long enough for me to accept their deposit (and then I am aghast when I start doing my screening) which finds me awkwardly returning the deposit on someone who was quite as good in reality as they claimed on paper(2) no time to do proper due diligence before accepting moneyI know some landlords take several apps (either all at one showing or in series over several showings within a day or two, then contact their "best choice" to offer the unit to them.My concern is there is a delicate dance that needs to be executed with great applicants, as they are looking for a place for the next month and can't sit idly waiting for a landlord to call them after reviewing their application.  

Streamline FHA refinance the one currently in an FHA mortgage.

Hello all,In trying to streamline processes, I'm yet again looking for some feedback.  

He has been in the house less than a month and I want to get things more streamlined.

Todd, you might want to talk to FHA about a streamline refi before doing anything else.  

Unless you want to refinance to get a better rate, then FHA will let you do a streamline refi.  

I have stuff in my garage And otherwise need a clear path so my movers can load the truck. 

And they may be paying movers to stand around outside until the tenant is finished with you.My point being, that tenants will not be paying good attention and will just be wanting you to let them get to work.I preferred to get a signed contract before move-in day.