Don't be in such a hurry that you buy poor deals.

I am definitely trying to learn the process to avoid a hugely expensive education due to poor due diligence.

I have a one page cover sheet I add to each application with check boxes to show that they have the "deal breaker criteria", a section to score the "nice to have" criteria, and a section to briefly explain my acceptance or rejection.Our Criteria: Complete applicationVerifiable rental historySufficient income/resources to pay rent and liveCredit report showing prior addresses consistent with application We do not deny housing for race, color, religion, sex, national origin, handicap, sexual orientation, marital status, or familial status.We do deny housing to individuals:convicted of manufacturing or selling drugsconvicted of a crime the poses a threat to the property or neighborhood, including repeated disturbances, gambling, prostitution, violence, threats of violence, or rapewhere there is poor prior tenancy: evictions, violations, damage to rental property, poorly handled move outs, amounts are still owing to landlords or utilities.who misrepresent information on the rental application

I guess I was less than clear and did a poor job of explaining. 

The second contractor , also started well and assured me that he had a license and since I was in a hurry to continue and complete the project I agreed without checking his license, it turned out that he had no license , which is okay , but do not lie,that might have explained the poor quality finishes and lack of electrical knowledge.

Every segment of every profession and life has their knuckle heads, but its blatantly unfair to group an entire group because of what have been your poor choices! 

Jobs, Jobs, JobsLow oil prices are bad for Exploration and Production but good for the other side of the O&G business like refining, petrochemical production, and plastics.

Anytime,As a side note, you will see most of the product from hedge funds in FL, OH, IL, MI, NC, SC, TN, NY, NJ, TN, KY, AL, MS, LA, AR, MS, PA & KS.  

They may give you a secured loan against the one you have but it may be more productive to bring them the specifics of a deal on another property and have that property secure the hard money loan.

Have all the BP special books, rich dad poor dad on audio, real estate rewind, 7 years 7 figure wealth..Any recommendations I can cram into my load out, must be able to be put onto my tablet.