A thorough screening process can include background and credit checks, employment and income verification, and rental history review, ensuring that you select tenants who are financially stable, trustworthy, and likely to uphold their lease agreements.

So I would like to to connect with lenders, construction contractors, and partners, for the local area first and beyond in the future.

@Jason Wray would be your go-to to help! 

If they are VERY professional, they will have their processes in writing as verification that policies are enforced equally and fairly by their entire staff.6.

Don’t you want/need the SSN for a decent background check and income verification?

Find a partner if you have to to help get your foot in the door.

What is it costing per sq ft there in Texas currently to to a full build out minus the land?

That is going to be your fastest way to scale if you buy under-value and let time kick-in and refinance to to take money and re-invest. 

If they are VERY professional, they will have their processes in writing as verification that policies are enforced equally and fairly by their entire staff.6.

One hint to to start searching for owners with "LLC" or "Corp" or "Inc" in the names.