The single-family home that I'm purchasing is on the north side of Milwaukee in a safer area, and the reliable tenant has been living in the property for five years.

We’ve had a difficult time finding a reliable contractor or handyman.

What is a reliable skiptrace site???

Never ever entrust any responsibilities to a tenant, they are not reliable.

What you're possibly guaranteeing  yourself is a tenant that you know pays on time, is reliable, keeps your place nice, and the possibility of zero vacancy. 1 month vacancy in any 2 year period is twice the loss than my $25-30 discount for a reliable tenant. 

@Benjamin Sykes, my worry wouldn't so much be "vacancy" as turnover, evictions, finding reliable tenants, and increased repair.

I know I was told that top flush toilets are more reliable and less prone to leaks because it gets rid of the flipper handle and the only point that could leak was the flapper.Now I see side flush toilets are back and top flush is getting harder to find.

You want to show a predictable and reliable payment pattern - like clockwork. 

Just have to make sure that the person you work with is reliable and trustworthy and also understand that they are not just going to teach you and hand you everything out of the kindness of their heart and the partnership will have to benefit them too - keep in mind that even if you make less in the beginning, what you learn from getting in there and learning the ropes is priceless!

You have to shop around and then check back with those sources you deem reliable and consistent.Lowe’s currently has a “sale” for Valentines Day I guess, on appliances that I priced at us-applianceDOTcom.