---So, insist on them providing the rental application and supporting docs for your review.

I'd recommend networking (coffees, etc.) with other people who already do the kind of work (rehabs and/or buy and hold) you're looking to do, and ask who they use.For LLCs, many hard money lenders will prefer, and some will even insist, that you get your loan through an LLC, as it's another indication that you don't intend to owner-occupy the property.

My neighbor eventually informed me that since he wasn't trying to upset me, it wasn't his problem when I got upset over his noise (which often occurred late at night).Because the owner was a large corporation and wanted everything thoroughly documented, I then had the challenge of getting independent third-party verification.It took me awhile to get my ducks in a row and although the apartment manager tried working with my neighbor (through verbal and written warnings), he continued to insist that his noise wasn't his problem.

Then the criminal and eviction reports definitely still need to be run on the tenant.To keep payments consistent and timely, insist on auto debit from their checking account, or ideally their parents checking account.  

IF you are uncomfortable taking responsibility tell your tenant you always serve papers because your lawyer, accountant, or partner insists on it.The thing to keep in mind when training tenants is there is no reason, no excuse and no justification for late payments.

Insist one rent being paid in full on time every time.

If they have not seen the property, and insist on an inspection, I anticipate the buyer is just wasting our time.

HOWEVER - as mentioned above, many parks insist that the residence own or are buying their unit.

I try to screen as many people over the phone as possible, but those who insist on coming  I want them to have a little skin in the game and show me their sincere.

I don't insist because then I have to police it and I don't want to do that.