My lease states that electricity, water, internet, cable, phone, etc are NOT included in the rent and must be paid for directly by the tenant to the service provider.

BP is maybe the greatest free resource to help you get started in Real Estate Investment there is on the internet.

All non-accredited investors, either alone or with a purchaser representative, must be sophisticated—that is, they must have sufficient knowledge and experience in financial and business matters to make them capable of evaluating the merits and risks of the prospective investment.506c: a company can broadly solicit and generally advertise the offering and still be deemed to be in compliance with the exemption’s requirements if: The investors in the offering are all accredited investors; andThe company takes reasonable steps to verify that the investors are accredited investors, which could include reviewing documentation, such as W-2s, tax returns, bank and brokerage statements, credit reports and the like.Again, it would be wise to check the SEC guidelines, but sponsors have the ultimate responsibility to ensure their investors meet the requirements.

I've been looking around the internet, but does anyone have a favorite service/ checklist for screening?

I search over and over on internet and in books, but there is no definite answer.Any clarifications are appreciated.

@Brandon Sturgill That was the most toxic, misinformed, broad-brushed statement of demagoguing, self-serving lies I've see in a very long time. 

@Huso Akaratovic, try Bank of Internet.

I find tax delinquent properties in areas I am targeting (driving/internet).

If you don't have one, search the internet for one.

I’ve also had good luck with bank of the internet through Costco if you get a membership there before applying get the black card, it gets you $300 off.