We have emails, video conferences, secure portals etc etc.We do have a physical office, and half of our clients are local.

Does anyone have a template or method that they use in order to screen tenants effectively in order to reduce the risk of non payment and damage to the property? 

If you figure out another method.   

Consider all the things that could go wrong and see if the lease addresses them: unauthorized pets or tenants, early termination, security deposit, lease violations, late rent, eviction, lawn maintenance, parking, etc.5.

The owner has agreed to give up this access if he can secure alternative access but has been running into issues with the City of Redding.

Hard to fault her very methodical informed decision.

Hey everyone, what tools/method do you use for estimating the cost of maintenance and repairs of a multi-family home (2-4 units) ?

Wealth Building: Paying off the first STR focuses on cash flow and financial security, while buying another property focuses on scaling and wealth building.

Quote from @Phillip Austin: There are two alternatives to a security deposit, which I speak about in my book.

On the other hand, if you’re financially secure, the low-rate loan and potential appreciation make holding more attractive.