And the first thing I see when I walk in is a gigantic 80” flat screen tv.

As other suggested, figure out how much it costs you to hold the house (taxes, repairs, etc) and add in flights from TX if you have to screen tenants. 

Did you screen this tenant?

You are spot on about being consistent - called on Friday and they said they were on board, so we mailed him a P&S (he doesn't have internet/email/cell phone) and emailed one to the spouse. 

I see a big screen TV that was on.

I've only asked on the phone or in person so far. 

BP won’t allow me to post his phone number but I’m sure you can track him down.

Also I was reading the UG to tenant screening and the links for more info don’t seem to be working?

I share allllll of the ugly possibilities and risks with every investor over the phone before I even start sending them property.

I compare my services to those of the "competition" and the private Landlord: online payments, solid screening, no evictions in 5 years, over 340 rentals under management, member of NARPM and higher code of ethics, etc.3.