Regardless of what you use as a starting point though, get your lease reviewed by an attorney - that can save you a lot of headache down the road.

This is who I use for landlord/tenant law:http://www.thslawfirm.com/I spent about $200 to have them review my lease several years ago.And for a CPA:http://rubottomcpa.net/

The Borrower has a right to their privacy and is subject to Fair Credit standards.BTW, obtaining a credit report to review the first line history is also a gamble.  

I read an article in Harvard Business Review a while back that referenced some research that showed that job applicants who jokingly suggested a ridiculously high salary for the position they were applying for actually ended up coming out with better salaries.

Better screening helps..Maybe review all applicants before  PM accept..Turnover can tear into profits...1.  

In addition, I visited the police station and reviewed all police calls to the house. 

I believe they are sold together...The Book on Flipping Houses and The Book on Estimating Rehab CostsI haven't had a chance to check them out yet, but I've heard many great reviews.

From looking online seems like a lot of people use realestateexpress.com any reviews one way or the other?

However, I am curious is it mandatory that we get a real estate attorney to create and review all of our contracts?  

They also provide extra eyes on the case file and alert me to items I may not catch (improper notifications, etc.) since they do 1000x as many reviews as me (and although I have some training, they are licensed to do so.)A foreclosure, after all, is part of a civil suit.