Credit is a factor as bad credit may limit options, or may have the lender require you to put 10 or 20 years of taxes and insurance into escrow. 

They can be used in situations of control or hope.

The result could be limited, no rent growth or even rent decreases.

Your screening is limited to ONLY what RentRedi thinks should be part of the screening process, and rent payments...well, you will be reported to the IRS for the fees RentRedi charges..and RentRedi will not give you their W9 to write those off as an expense.

Quote from @Simon Walker: Quote from @Andrew Syrios: Could you "split the difference" so to speak and go back to work for yourself but limit the number of clients you take on so you only need to work 20 or so hours a week?

Though Buildium has its limitations, its financial tracking is quite robust.

Buying and rehabbing ensures you grow at a pace you control. 

However those with no to very limited experience will never get a fix and flip loan  from a bank. 4.

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Also make sure you are comfortable with some holding costs if the units don't get rented right away (if vacant).Also look into if there is rent control in the area that the property is located.