I've had prospective tenants deterred by that, but many don't care that much and are willing to manage.

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Nobody cares about what you say you have done, people care about what you have done when you can show it.

Thats how I took care of it when it happened to me. 

I started my company called T&C Lawn Care.

If occupied, establish a professional relationship with the owner (caution--if listed with another office or agent, be careful not to set on any toes). 

As we move into the second half of 2018 it appears the economic growth will continue to fuel the already flourishing real estate market – especially in select locations.

The only ways I would buy out of town is to buy a minimum of 30 units in an apartment complex so you can have enough money to hire a property management company that will take care of the daily stuff. 

Is not selecting an applicant for a given unit, but keeping their application open in case of other vacancies (for example the application would stay valid for 30 days), the same as a denial?

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