Exceptions for my fewer sec8 or vet VASH folks I place in small apts.   

So far they don't seem to have had a measureable effect, but presumably 20 years from now, we'll be better at online collaboration and fewer people will need to go into an office.

Shawn Clark, I happen to be of the same mind as you when looking for wholesaling to end buyers- cash offers faster close times & fewer financing issues.

That is a dangerous assumption.

Do a simple google, here is one -http://www.tvslandlordblog.com/tips/tenant-screening/do-the-fair-housing-laws-apply-to-all-landlords/"Private, individual owners of single-family rental homes may be exempt so long as the landlord has three or fewer at any given time."

I did learn that 4" blocks are no longer up to code, but since its an existing wall they will allow you to rebuild it with the 4"As Jon mentioned I can not force anyone to do anything, unless the city deems it to be a hazard or danger, then I would guess the city might warn both of us?

Rehabs are a dangerous place to start lending.

That's the danger of mailing in the rent.

ignoring all the other B.S. about how many other great candidates you have (I hate you btw :) ), if the stranger is the danger... why not go on a month to month lease until he arrives and then you can re-evaluate and have them move on, or enter into a longer term agreement...

I'm going to talk to the title company I deal with.The problem that I have run into lately is that there are fewer houses for sale and our economy is doing a lot better.