In most of my properties there is an Austin feel - we use a lot of hand made steel planters and black rock gravel in the landscaping, metal roofs, and screened in porches. 

Historically I have always screened tenants one at a time (mainly because the applications tend to come in every day or two) and have chosen the first qualified. 

What steps could I take to make sure my property manager has the proper tenant screening criteria in place?

Some areas are rentals moreso than flips but there is no such house that can't be a rent to own so long as the owner chooses and they have the tenant to make it happen.You might want to check out the blue bar up top of the screen, click 'Learn' then 'free how-to guide'.

Offer a discount(flat rate or percentage) to the jv'ing wholesaler's cashbuyer who closes the soonest.Kudos,Mary 

We take our documents to our attorney who specializes in landlord-tenant law.)Attorney Fee: $500 (flat fee for members of the Clark County Rental Association, includes everything from paperwork to court representation)Filing Fee: $197 (with the Clark County Superior Court)Service Fee: $40 (process server hand delivers package of five court orders to tenant:  Complaint for Unlawful Detainer, Motion and Declaration for Order to Show Cause, Order to Show Cause-Unlawful Detainer, Eviction Summons, Payment or Sworn Statement Requirement)Court: Fees covered by filing fee...our attorney and our tenant appear before the judge, resulting in a judgement in our favor, court issues: Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law, Writ of Restitution)Writ Fee: $20 (Sheriff delivers/posts the writ of restitution and also written instructions for the tenant to follow outlined in layman's terms).Sheriff Fee: $85 (Sheriff is at property for one hour while we empty the apartment).

If the building has vacant units when we submit an offer, we typically request the Vendor allow us to "assist" with filling it (that way we screen any candidates).We review the Vendors application process and screening practices and often will request to re-screen the tenants - we normally solicit consent while pursuing tenant estoppel certificates.  

The best thing, is to screen out your tenants.

Some books are flat out not good. 

I prefer to rely on my ability to screen for good tenants than on the government's ability to continue to pay me.