If I need to take a tenant to court, I want their SSN, Date of Birth, and driver's license number.

We've found good luck in buying existing underperforming properties in tertiary markets with an economic driver, like a university, hospital or military base.

I'd take out my impact driver and screw the hinge back in solidly...

But your due diligence is going to much more centered around company operations, the Ks and Qs and statements and the drivers of the company. 

I binged listened the first 100 shows of the Bigger Pockets Podcast ( its ok, I’m a truck driver.

I am interested in short and long term investments as I wish to retire from my current job ( driver for UPS), within the next 5 yrs. 

With the presence of mold, you are in the drivers seat here. 

What about big tech which has been the major driver of growth in this cycle.

Second you've probably changed your drivers licenses, voters registrations, homestead, buying patterns, and tax returns to all reflect your new primary residence and the fact that this is a rental.  

There is a lot more competition chasing fewer and fewer short sales, so the banks are now in the driver's seat and most know it.