Recently, I accidentally got back into it because I own a home and plan on renting it out.

Repeat for 15ish years to hopefully own a total of 6-7 homes by the end of this.

What are the biggest factors that contribute to each type of market that make them their own?

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We do all our own construction financing in house, but would like to explore the long term financing opportunities.

I would definitely recommend screening tenants as a standard practice for your own protection, regardless of whether the insurer requires it.

You'll probably only go negative in the months you block off time for your own use. 

Has anyone listed a property that they are under contract for but dont fully own yet?

We have our own personal home, but are interested in the idea of having some rental properties to generate additional income and build wealth. 

Put your own tenant in.Also, get it appraised like mentioned.