Also, they only do eviction and Bankruptcy searches for Maine, not for the other states.Because of this, I signed up with Rentec Direct, which allows me to see the actual credit report. 

I got a couple hundred dollars off my first full month of rent as a sign-up bonus.

I'm just trying to determine what responsibility we have to tenant to get it cool enough.  

Make sure you have good power of sale clause, as well as having them sign a quit claim deed in advance so if they do stop paying, you don't have to chase them down or spend money to get it from them, if they vacate and disappear.

alot of this I think would be determined on personal goals of yourself and family followed by goals of your future for example I bought my first house 2 years ago small little 3 bed 1 bath thought great started now i have 1 5 year old terror I already see the drama of a girl in teens sharing a bath room -_- I would give ANYTHING to go back 2 years and buy a duplex "but I cant" sooo I now have great sweat equity built into my home and will be taking a heloc out on it to do my first deal.

@Kendra WilsonWhen you are evaluating a property you should be trying to determine the fair market value instead of the assessed value, in other words, what would a retail buyer pay for it if it was all fixed up and in great condition.  

Get a list of a few choices.Call and leave a message saying you are calling off one of their yard signs. 

But I have signed up for the "Own a Real estate investment in the next 90 days challenge challenge by Brandon".

@Matthew Marcelissen Congrats on signing up your first flip deal.

Boom boom boom, click click click, 100 pages signed and initialed.