If they won’t do that I let them know they may be subject to additional costs for collections, and that will hurt their future prospects for rentals as well as other credit based opportunities. 

I would also like to network with people on the site so I can learn from some seasoned investors as well as partner on deals in the future once I have done a few investments myself. 

Just take it as a lesson for the future to give about a week between tenants.

From what I've gathered already is to always look for;-3 years experience-3 referrals minimum-proper licensing -contractor carries good insuranceAny other things to look for in the future?

@Erik PetrovichWelcome to BP, and congratulations on making the decision to invest in your future via real estate.I have written a few blog posts that may help you get started here on BP, and with your investing.

Hey Brad I see you're from Upland, is good to see locals posting on BP.I'm from Fontana and also learning as much as possible, you're right Bigger pockets is full of good information, lots of inspiring success stories.I'm working towards my goal of getting into RE investing, I currently own one rental house in Rialto, which was my personal residence and just rented it out when we purchased our current house in Fontana so I'm an accidental landlord but I'm now getting more serious about investing.Congrats on taking action on your first marketing campaign, I hope is a success and you get a lot of good deals and may be in the future when I'm ready I can be on your buyer's preferred list... lol!

Maybe I will see you at one of these in the future!

If an agent puts out tons of really low ball offers that are not even in the realm of possibility then they will likely get blacklisted by other brokerage firms in the future as working with flakes for buyers.I had a guy the other day in California with 25 million cash.

You could use her money as a down payment, granted you do all the leg work, and split the cash flow ( or future expenses) from day one.

No one knows what will provide the best return in the future.