I do not use a property management service to advertise and have always used Zillow to advertise, previous references, housing records, credit checks etc

For me, I am a little hesitant because I would be in a situation where I would be trying to secure traditional lending (which should be very feasible given credit scores & what $$ amount I am pre-approved up to from my banks), meaning that I assume I would be forced into using my first-time homebuyer loan incentives.

Last week was one of the best in the history of the portfolio if that tells you anything.I also have real estate connections in the country if anybody wants to connect.

Ask for a discount for prepaying for an in house credit?

For us we all typically use 0% business credit cards to furnish the property which can amount to $40-$60k+ depending on how crazy you go. 

What minimum credit score?

Solid employment history.  

Verify credit, employment, etc for you. 6) I would definitely want noise (quiet hours), guests, and treatment of common areas covered. 7) We've used Rent Manager as it focuses more on the financials which I think is super important.

Once you have a deal they will guide you through the process and even help you attain the funding with out coming out of pocket or using your personal credit.

Shapiro are tacking on the STAR credit (that they did not get directly) onto invoices for those residents.