And you're totally right, housing issues cut across political and other lines.

Lender A misses this or doesn't have this knowledge and then tells you a week before closing that your rate is changing because the program they quoted wont work once the issue is caught. 

And the owner is very responsive to questions or issues (emailed him at night and received a reply within a few hours).  

The letter also states the total non-rent items currently owed by the tenant, such as accumulated late fees or repair charges.Also very important, the tenant states they have no unresolved issues with their current landlord, except as listed in a space provided, and they have no current plans to cancel their lease under the Service Members Civil Relief Act or for any other reason. 

If there are any legal issues that I have to worry about etc. 

After communicating with a prospective resident (Google Voice #, usually by text), with just a name, telephone number and email, the applicant can pay $55 to provide us with a background, eviction and credit check.

Issue:  computer-generated random phone numbers for outgoing calls. 

The issue I have is that I am struggling to find serious partners to work with.

Many times the tenants are income based and pay 20-40% wherein only 60-80% may be guaranteed.Aside from the rent percentage issue is pride of ownership.

Using an unexpected repair as justification for not caring about cashflow as much as appreciation doesn't really address the issue, especially when appreciation also operates on the idea that the property's condition doesn't decline relative to comps.From what I understand about REI and cashflow, cashflow should cover not only PITI, but maintenance, repair reserves, prop management, etc.