I can tell there are some seasoned professionals out there.  

It also is good to show the street view in both directions, so I like to start by heading from the street to the front door.Agents DO have to be careful of not violating fair housing laws on both the state and federal levels, so be sure to do your own due diligence.

It's always nice to know you have someone on hand to take care of things a cleaner wouldn't necessarily be doing.   

The tenants pay on time and are family members so they’re in there for a long time however, I don’t think they take good care of the home and fear that $hit is going to hit the fan and is going to cost me a year or two worth of all that net income and headaches.

Buy and hold rental income is generally considered a passive investment income unless you are a real estate professional.

I like having weekly access and its professionally cleaned each week.  

It's a visual representation of care and attention to detail.

Don’t forget that you don’t insure the land, so in high-value areas like LA, property insurance will be a lot less than the amount loaned -- thankfully.You might optionally require specialized earthquake, flood, wind/hail, or specific endorsements for other regional risks.If you can, be careful accepting an insurance binder in favor of the actual policy.

pray and wait for the right deal Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?