I have.Does a PM check on a tenant that didn't show up for work and find him unconscious and unresponsive and call EMS?

Check out some local meetup groups in the area.OCREIN - Unlock Your Real Estate Success: Stand Up and Connect!

She paid in full Wednesday but asked me if I would wait to cash the check for a couple days. 

Also check out platforms such as "Meetups" or "Eventbrite" if you haven't already.

They're more accessible, generally listed on public exchanges, and available for investment inside most standard retirement savings accounts.Sponsor QualificationsYou gain from the fund sponsor's qualifications, connections, and experience when you invest in real estate funds.

for $40 it only gives a "rating" and no specifics.is there a service of reasonable cost that actually give me a credit report and details on results of background checks?

In general, the "standard" brokerage model is, yes, a pyramid.

I usually use rentometer or rentcast.io or Zillow to check estimated rental rates.

Yeah, that does not sound like a standard process.

In Philadelphia I would check with the seller or agent if they have a lease, if they do a standard eviction can take anywhere from 3-6 months to go through the great court system we have.