Ask how long they have been in business to make sure they have an established track record. 

However, each unit of this duplex has its own property ID (aka parcel ID or folio ID), so they are 2 properties technically, and they are called "condo" in the county record. 

For the record, most termite damage is unseen. 

Depending on what state they are applying in, they need to provide proof of job termination, tax records, etc.

That can be close to school, close to downtown or close to bars, etc.I believe schools are seeing record enrollments for the fall of 2021.

I just read “how to buy & manage rental properties” and it stated it’s better to hire independent contractors than employees to avoid keeping their “own records and paying their own taxes.”

@Jonathan Satizabal - I have heard of the Chicago Deal Vault, but I believe it's pulling public record data not necessarily pulling off-market deals

I scrubbed the list for properties that fit my criteria, double checked owner addresses against public records, and mailed.

Anything where the tenant fails to pay, it goes on their record....they pay directly. 

Before anyone can venture a guess, they need to know where the property is; transfer taxes, recordation tax and doc stamps can vary wildly across the country.