One of my rules is to require 6 months at their current job because this is the standard probationary period for the major employers in the area.

Plus, @ $50/mo, the tenant likely doesn't realize they are paying more than they would being individually metered since you only pay one customer/meter fee which makes up the majority of that charge...$35+ of it is likely a per-meter "customer charge" and not based on usage.

I walked the property and and there are some minor cosmetic needs but nothing major needed now or forecasted into the immediate future.

I want to know what the current condition and life expectancy is of all major components and appliances is. 

RE, and specifically syndications are a team sport, so you don't have to do everything by yourself.

Would you say the majority are like that if you meet them online first? 

Now major flood damage

Hard/Private Money is how I built the majority of my portfolio with none of my own money.

We could self-test after the current tenant moves out, but it looks like she plans to be there for another 3-4 years which is a major selling point for us. 

Hi, I'm new to the forum and purchased a residential lot in Modesto which previously had a house on it so which was removed so I'm credited on majority of the fees to build.