Sorry to be blunt, @Karl Teshima, but you are taking advantage of this individual.

If there's only one female in the building, she's likely the reason for the tampons.

The other advantage of doing a credit check is we allow those tenants to pay monthly and we get payment outside a platform to avoid fees.

I see it as an advantage since I live and invest in this state. 

Take advantage of networking while sharing your story with all of us.

This is a great place to learn and to meet people so take advantage of all the great resources.Read Beginner’s Guide to help you get started: http://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investingLots of luck.

Contractors will take advantage of you. 

(IE: don’t take advantage of a person who is in need.)

The biggest advantage that you have as the property owner is that you have the ability to present information to the other parties about the property that they cannot ascertain on their own. 

Take advantage of the networking opportunities and best wishes to you.If you haven’t checked it out already, the Bigger Pockets blog features links to their awesome podcast and many great articles: https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/The site has quite a few tools that can be helpful for new members.