It’s offered through Entrata but you should be able to perform screenings independently without purchasing the software, which can be costly unless you’re managing quite a few properties.They even generate approval or fail letters for you that make it fairly clean, cut and dry.

The purpose of NOI is to know the income a property produces independent of the owners financing or tax situation.https://www.propertymetrics.com/blog/2014/03/05/net-operating-income/

Cash flow is the result of your money doing the work, W2 income is the result of you doing the work.This is a fundamental concept that everyone needs to understand.To become a doctor you invest 8+ years of time and well over $100K into your education.If you are trying to chose between becoming a doctor or a real estate investor, there is no doubt you can become financially independent much faster in real estate. 

Count me in depending on date.

I currently am an independent licensed RE broker in NY, MA and RI.

One other item to note- make sure that your lease holds tenants liable when they are flushing feminine products, putting grease down the drain, etc.

It states in part that:The owner shall maintain all means of egress at all times in a safe, operable condition and shall keep all exterior stairways, fire escapes, egress balconies and bridges free of snow and ice, provided, however, in those instances where a dwelling has an independent means of egress, not shared with other occupants, and a written letting agreement so states, the occupant is responsible for maintaining free of snow and ice, the means of egress under his or her exclusive use and control.

Foremost and Diamond State are two companies that issue these policies - you can get them thru many independent agents. 

I have been in situations where I independently gave money to a relative but I would not access joint money or my husbands funds to loan or give to a relative without his agreement.

As for how I picked the property: I ran the numbers and picked a property that was in a low crime area.I hear you on being leery of the turnkey property websites, but I think the best way to deal with your concerns there are just to verify the turnkey provider's claims and work: before you buy, have an independent inspection and appraisal report.