Beyond the formal checklists: no evictions, 3-4x income to rent, prior landlord references, employment checks; I would also look at things like responsiveness to communication when we are setting showing, were they on time to showing, did they look me in the eye and shake my hand, did they show up to showing high?

Any and all eyes and insights are welcomed.

During that time, I've found no compelling macro thesis for putting my investors' (and my) money at risk catching this falling knife. 

Here’s the catch: I’m not sure how to go about getting a loan with no current employment.

Keep your eyes peeled! 

@Jeremy Anhalt We did a showing for $1,300 and they didn't bat an eye.

My two cents would be to start with a solid business plan that accounts for phased development.Also, even though you're outside city limits, keep an eye on county regulations.

Many BP members organize meetups, so keep an eye out for those as well.You’re already on the right track, just keep building connections and adding value to others.

What’s the catch?

@Seth Mattox know someone doing it in Cleveland.Their biggest challenge is finding reliable boots on the ground to keep an eye on everything.Take videos instead of pics.