That means that not only does the house show well but it's got the normal features expected for its market; garage door opener, high efficiency HVAC, solar reflective window screens, attractive landscaping, good quality appliances and fixtures, nice decor touches.The best thing I ever did for keeping tenants longer was to require a minimum two year lease going in.

You goal in screening should be to mitigate risk.

@Michael Sauls The screens may be from the old version, accounting, bookkeeping procedures, process, and workflow are the same.

Blake Garcia Pros: mentioned often on BP so commonly used Cons: Hidden fees that add up Cost: Starting at $45 / month, additional fees for features like ePay, tenant screening, 1099 eFilingAppfolio - Software used for property management“The next software that is pretty expensive is out of the gate is Appfolio.com, which charges $200.00 fee.

@Lance Luvaul The first screening for credit cards is usually automated.  

Quote from @Kevin Holmes: Go to NETWORK at the top of your screen and you can search for other investors and investment groups in your area.

Go to NETWORK at the top of your screen and you can search for other investors and investment groups in your area.

@Alyssa Paros Clearly layout all of your pre-screening requirements, inform them of the fee you charge per application, and what the background check includes (credit, criminal, eviction check, income verification, etc..).

Ultimately it's near impossible for an out-of-state investor to try to resurrect a property that needs $30k in work...contractors don't last that long and smell blood when they're working for you remotely.Relationships are all that you will have to rely on when things go sideways...there's a pretty solid foundation here on BP, take a look, read a TON, and connect directly with those who operate in your preferred market.If you're into Toledo, reach out, it's all I invest in.

But, it brings me to the second point...tenant screening - if you can legally/appropriately find the right tenants to live in that unit, and not take advantage of these wonderful 'easy living' benefits, than i'd say go for it!