I also look to see who recent credit inquires are from, such as payday or other high interest lenders.But I eliminate most potential problem tenants before they even apply by the way I handle communication from the very start...

It's a hard job physically and emotionally.

Getting multiple agents involved just complicates communication more.

There is no room for emotion  when it comes to these matters .

It's best to keep the lines of communication open.Also, just keep being a sponge on the industry. 

yelp review I'm mostly from the tenants. half of them are purely emotional but  half of them are pretty factual and leaving me with the feeling that my p.m. company Can turn a good tenant into bed Tenant.  

Have you attempted to communicate with them or is it possible to communicate with them?

Additionally you must compete with emotional home buyers that will drive up prices.If you can do a 4 plex per year 4 doors beats a one door SFH hands down every time.

The communication is pretty slow and they literally faxed the final docs 20 minutes before closing.

I think this is a little higher than some, but I know she argues that her services are worth it because she doesn't charge a minimum, handles all logistics, all communication, knows the local laws/taxes and does on-site checks.