You need good credit, stable job, market research, rehab estimation skills, and a narrow criteria for investment property.

You should always state the requirements needed to rent e,g, 3X income, non smoker, credit scores need at least XXX etc. 

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Quote from @Scott E.: You need a purchase and sale agreement that outlines all of the details and parties in the transaction.

Is the owner responsible for all utilities (PG&E & water)? 

So, in essence, we treat the income & expenses as 3 separate units and we split the income & expenses 50/50 for the QJV and file the according Sch E's.

In addition to short-term leases, you should also consider offering longer-term leases for families and professionals who are looking for a more stable living situation.

What about a CRM that has an integration with Dotloop or another e-signing tool?

I required them to pay their first three months in advance, which is plenty of time for them to find employment and gain stable income.

A strong market must have a track record for stable and diverse employment, as well as lower unemployment rates.