Even if you’re not an agent, staying connected with local agents can open doors.Exploring Older Landlords: This is something I’ve been doubling down on lately.

For my long term rentals I am no longer purchasing in New York State and I am going to be searching out of state in a more landlord friendly state such as Ohio or Pennsylvania.

The only time you see that is when the landlord is truly negligent. 

Do you check Landlord references?

Need to move in immediately is a red flag to understand.Responsible tenants usually plan their moves and thus need to give notice to their old landlord and also are proactive in lining up a new property substantially before the move day arrives. 

Other landlords or investors might have fought similar battles.

Many S8 tenants are getting free rent money, yet don't take the time to understand the program and dump everything on their caseworkers and landlords!

They sold two appreciated duplexes in Dallas and we turned them into 8 units in Mesa, AZ with higher cash-flow, and much closer proximity to Southern California.I'll add to your Phoenix "pros" list:1) Landlord friendly rental rules2) Easy evictions in < 30 days3) Rents are rising faster (on a % basis) than many other metro areas4) Low property taxes (and the property taxes don't sky rocket after a purchase as they do in CA)5) Very low vacancy and extremely high tenant demand.

Question for landlords or anyone with experience on this on.

Its purpose is to bring together possible residents with possible landlords, so that these parties can begin a negotiation.