I think the main question is whether it's dirty and needs to be cleaned.

I guess the main thing is background check, credit check and making sure they have enough income to cover the rent.

My contract says i'm agreeing to buy the property contingent on me assigning the contract(or sometimes i make it contingent on me finding financing) the transaction needs to close within a certain time period. there is no earnest money. and i have the right to assign it. that is the main thing my contract says.

Is it mainly cash flow?  

They decide, "The lobby needs new furniture" before fixing a back-up water pump, so one day the main pump goes and boom, no water pressure.

You then sublease to the existing and new tenants for cash flow.There are four main advantages1.

So how will I continue my future in investing if I am already almost maxed out with my main home and my potential rental purchase?

My main target for direct mailing is probate cases.

Often this is like buying a Prius to save money on gas you will never recapture on the life of the car considering the extra capital outlay.The main thing is to check what successful landlords are doing in your area that rent at your price point.

I know that they mainly do family law, but they are very present in the real estate market in OKC.