I might ask them about what is the most important screening question? 

I think it's important to know the market well wherever you plan on investing, especially when it comes to flipping.

They will pay their rent when they want to, putting you last and live the way they want to regardless of your rules.It is very important to nip this in the bud during the TESTING PHASE, because if you allow the tenant to get away with things such as paying their rent when they want to and doing what they want, then chances are you will never proceed past the TESTING PHASE.THE THIRD MONTH:If you make it to the third month, that is good.

It is just as important as the rental home you purchased.This Industry has to do with legal issues, and many lawsuits, and if you don't have the best to protect your investment, then you won't be in this business very long.I know, it seems silly to think that by investing in a financial software program verse Excel will make any difference at all, but it truly does to the person you want to borrow money from.

IMPORTANT: Learn the forms of your STATE !

I would like to retire early (I'm 33 now - so hopefully by 45) so cash flow will be more important at that stage than it is now. 

(this is important if you do need a short term loan to purchase then refinance out - and the answer should be 1 day...very important that it is 1 day on title is all that is needed to refinance)What is my minimum down payment required?

You should talk about to your tax man and come up with a % that your going to consider personal vs rental property as I’m sure you know this is very important come tax time.Be sure and remember your security deposits as well, you don’t want to mix that money up either.

Next step get to ACRIS and call the sellers/agents.Just baby, but important, step s and...

The be careful isn't really for your property (although that is very important).