I'm currently checking out American Freight, which is the scratch/dent outlet for Sears. 

BIG Thanks to all the GREAT AMERICANS who help.

Hi @Mike Loughry,In my opinion, any lack of communication, much less regarding this specific topic, is a big red flag with property managers.

We like Arlington because of the entertainment facilities in the area Cowboys stadium, Texas Rangers, Six Flags, etc.Your budget will play a big part in where you can invest.

“Even if you’ve got some room on your credit card you can use that to qualify”.... red flag with blinking red light with alarms and fireworks in the background.

I've had qualified.. tenants tell me they cannot rent month to month because they have children and they cannot risk any type of notice to leave within 30 days because the kids are in school also some people think it's a red flag when you go month to month because you're ready to sell the property I think it depends what market you're renting into, higher end markets are generally yearly mid - lower markets are both I would advertise the props as both and then qualify them as per there references you cannot qualify a 750 applicant the same as a 500 applicant.However read up on the California laws just to make sure.

I usually go with the 3 strike rule; 3 different red flags and I'm out.Unless this is a home-run type deal, I'd go back to scouting out a new player, er deal.

Keep the questions simple and basic: income, reason for moving, animals, credit/background check red flags, etc.

I totally forgot about airlines when I was posting my first message (recall Tulsa has American Airlines?).

On their website they talk about the amount Americans spend on lottery tickets and used that as a basis for "why not get the same enjoyment and not spend the money."