Considering this also happens for some who do use English as their primary language -- I'm not sure this alone would be a red flag for me.I haven't used SmartMove for background checks, but my understanding is that the prospect's email address is required so they can initiate the process.  

Always prepare a math analsis and try to lookat the prospective properties or have a clause that allows you the time (about 10 days) to make a detailed inspection of the subject property and possibly back out if you need to without a penalty that will hurt you too much.

The letter is to get a foothold in the multi family market, and I am a commercial real estate agent,basic goal is to have prospects call me, fill out the form or keep me in mind for the future.Im stating that the value of their building can be legitimately be increased, or is this  not a good motivator ?

As a new investor, it would be advised to take your time and cover all your bases before placing an offer on a prospective property purchase.

I'm a newbie REI looking for advice on what service to utilize in assisting me in screening prospective tenants.  

They should tell a prospective buyer to get their own bids.

I like @Mark Avery's method of putting the onus on the prospective tenant to submit their own background and credit checks.

DC, NW condo conversion prospects will fetch you top dollar. 

The prospect of steady work may be enough to prevent being talked down to, but if not, fire them.

I just updated my prospecting letter,Im a commercial real estate agent and I want to get apartment building owners thinking about me,in case they need services in the future, I dont want the "sell your apartment approach"even though that what I am after eventually,I started a second post because I need to clarify what Im doing,