I will check my other options.

The disadvantage is you're not close enough to check on the properties.

You should also check to see if there are other triplexes around you as well.

Btw certain google searches would probably have the law at your door.Those are certainly possibilities but so is that I could end up with a 40 year old man living in my house that didn't complete an application and credit check.

After I work on paying down my credit, I guess I will check back for more advice to start my journey.

It will show up on every credit check they have run on them.

Once you do your background checks you then select the interested party that has the largest option payment and can afford the highest monthly rent.

@James Brand Check with the fire marshall (the one who does your local inspections). 

I know this is old, but check out Alchemy of Money. 

Overall I was nervous naturally because of the uncertainty of everything lately, but felt confident in my last year of research and remember feeling this same way when buying my first rental.Taking the leap is the hardest part.Lastly, know that the "money printer go brrrr" as the internet has said, I do not think the government is going to stop stepping in to help get America through this, people are saving 33% more and incomes are actually up substantially due to government checks.