This is the ideal season in life to implement this strategy!

We implemented this recommendation but it did not solve the problem. 

Wholesalers find the deals, put them under contract, mark them up slightly and then sell the contract to an investor who will actually close on the property and implement their desired exit strategy. 

And here is probably the worst way to implement a payment system: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/52/topics/92015-warning-about-electronic-rent-collection

With criminal backgrounds-I just keep an eye out for anything "Wierd"-as in particularly offenses against children or etc I implement a zero tolerance strict policy.

The appraisal can be more stringent, but that really depends on the appraiser. 

They generally do not offer any kind of guidance for your use of the plan and compliance with IRS guidelines, and will refer you to outside counsel for that type of help.Specialized Solo 401(k) providers, which are often referred to as plan facilitators, will implement the Solo 401(k) plan & trust format for you and place you in full control of the plan with no need for a third party administrator or custodian.  

It has a more stringent appraisal which would cause the sellers to often go with a conventional if all other points are the same. 

Housing authorities have very stringent inspection processes to ensure safety and fair treatment of both tenant and landlord, and tenants can be evicted for nonpayment of rent and other infractions.

If it makes any difference to anyone, we are implementing RUBS for the water bill, starting one month after they received notice that RUBS would be implemented.