The negative reviews were mostly because they got apps denied or did not get their security deposit returned for damages they felt unfairly charged or overcharged for (knowing that they have strict screening and go after getting paid for damages might actually be a plus to an owner), but also some commented that when they moved in the properties were dirty/in disrepair.

I screened all the individuals living here and they all had a clean record.

Hey, what do you guys think about my Preliminary Tenant Screening Form.

You could try using a shade cloth, pop out the fiberglass sections and weave the cloth between, or even just buy one large enough to cover the whole section. same concept as below, just on a wall.Or you could just build a privacy screen out of wood, pop out the fiberglass sections and replace with some form of wood pattern.

My opinion is there are too many people out there selling investors on filing and forming unnecessary entities.

Am I putting my family's well-being at an unnecessary risk by biting off too much?

There is no point in having screening standards if you are going to ignore them and try to make applicants fit that don't.That is the reason hobby landlords always get into trouble...they take unnecessary risks by ignoring their own screening policies.

And solar screens on west, south....maybe storm windows with full solar screens.

The tenants of course are thoroughly screened and have a $50 late fee if late divided between Norada and you The roof and plumbing are guaranteed for 7 years.

Contracts, screening and interacting with tenants was a rough uphill battle that I was totally unprepared for.