For the purpose of time management in administration side of things, it is most often processing each lease and getting all the documents out and signed for the next tenant.

I know a lot of landlords rely upon these documents to vet potential tenants, but simply doing a google search on Fake pay stubs, fake w-2s, etc... will quickly illustrate how risky it is to rely on these documents.  

It does not need to be seasoned, you can do it about 3 weeks before closing to safely have it documented in time for your clear to close and TRID timing. 

Even if We know that Bayou City is facing the oil slump very hardly, but there niche and part of the town that still performing well because are occupied by different types of professionals figure that are working in sector like maritime transport, medical, manufacturing and distribution.My suggestion is to study the market, contact a local agent, read the news, and then make your decision based on real number and real prospective and area development.Once again, depending everything on what Submarket your are going to focus.

We have given USAA everything they've asked for including all paperwork, police reports, contractor's estimates and other supporting documentation (e.g. ownership of stolen appliances).

this document talks about it:I think 4-B-5 would be a good place to start.https://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/documents/huddoc?

The bad stove top burners and outlet plate were already bad when we moved in (documented). 

The document can be found under "Tools" - "File Place" and a screenshot is below for ease of navigating to the proper document.

http://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/...Interesting information here about ADUs in Seattle.

Also the rent was paid in cash and I was only given paper receipts which I didn't retain (or will have to dig to find) Do you think it will beneficial to work out a system with relatives where I pay a portion of the rent and they keep it documented?