This seems to be of greater risk than NY.This decision is causing me to become stuck in this "analysis paralysis" stage, like many others, which is very frustrating... 

Don't need all inclusive be (Utopia thinking), just resources I can piece together to get the best picture I can to make the best decisions...

Top three of all time in my opinion:Rich Dad Poor Dad, The Secrets on the Millionaire Mind by Harv Eker, and The Richest Man in Babylon.

Do a deal, and others will want to partner with you after you have proved you can kick butt on your own; it will grow from there. 3 books: Rich Dad Poor Dad, The Secrets of The Millionaire Mind by Harv Ekler, and The Richest Man in Babylon.

@Michael M.Welcome to BP, and congratulations on making the decision to invest in your future via real estate.I have written a few blog posts that may help you get started here on BP, and with your investing.

It wasn't until 2007/2008 that the decision was made that we were going to try and grow a truly nationwide company. 

Please look into these strategies carefully before making a decision.

The exit plan could change based on your decision.  

Inbox me if you'd like to see it)I contact employers, current landlord & past landlords I make my decision based on all information collected and my qualification standards (Brandon Turner talks about Qualification Standards in "The book on Managing Rental Properties"It's good to have a standard practice of evaluating every applicant the exact same way, so I wouldn't say that you necessarily have to run a background check / income verification on every prospect, just make sure that if you don't, it's because something disqualified them before they made it to that point in your screening process.As for the adverse action letter...

We make lots of decisions where the probabilities and outcomes are not very clear.