Therefore I think I should learn how to screen tenants and how to figure whether a property is in a location near jobs.Any guidance will be appreciated.Thanks

@Rachel Trimble  it is expensive to move kitchens around but a living room is just a tv wall mount.  

The one thing you can never tell, though (even after you've screened well), is whether your tenant shows you their best side and then after awhile, begins to lie their way through the rest of the lease.

I never inform any applicant what my screening requirements are and never tell any applicant the reason they are not accepted.

Hi Vanessa,               Welcome to the group...Like you, I am new to RE investing but what I do know is that all the information you need is in the group from Podcasts,Webinars,Blog Posts and most importantly the awesome individuals in the group...You will never need to pay those late night TV gurus "Thousands of $$$" for Master training to be successful(LOL).Lets put MA on the map since many people think its impossible because of the "High Cost Of Living"Cheers to your success!

It's a great look - and who knows, maybe you'll get a TV show.

Clearly I don't have the magic formula for screening these ventures/funds.

At my price range and with my screening it is not people not paying, it is damage and breaking the rules.Do I worry about rents, no.

Just remembered it was discussed at the local REIA small gathering.If I remember correctly, you can't pre-screen the tenants (they're being provided "as-is" so to speak). if I remember something else, I'll let you know

I bought a short sale multifamily building last winter and have been taking care of the deferred maintenance and increasing the occupancy with new tenants appropriately screened by my property manager.