I was able to gain an edge here in Scottsdale due to the building being master-metered, with lots of deferred maintenance, and about as energy-efficient as a screen door on a submarine.  

They don't really know how to manage properties properly, sometimes paying un-screened tenants to move in so they can offer a product as "turnkey".  

Make sure that you understand tenant screening, leases and zoning ordinances before you take the plunge.  

Embarking on an adventurous journey of being a landlord and have some basic questions after listing on Zillow and went through this: https://www.biggerpockets.com/...1- On Zillow, if people inquire and we have a screening criteria in the listing, should I reply to each of them or just ask if they meet all the screening criteria and then schedule a tour?

Go to NETWORK at the top of your screen and you can search for other investors and investment groups in your area.

Owners mistakenly ASSUME all PMCs offer the exact SAME SERVICES and PERFORM those services EXACTLY THE SAME WAY, so price is the only differentiator.So, the first question they usually ask a PMC is about fees - instead of asking about services and HOW those services are executed.EXAMPLE: PMC states they will handle tenant screening – what does that specifically mean?

@Candace Noel, you best defense to avoid or minimize the risk of evictions is proper tenant screening.

She will not qualify as a tenant due to the terms and conditions of my screening and application criteria, primarily because she is unemployed. 

Is your screening process as vigorous as a single unit2.)

At one, when I opened the screen door, I could already smell the stench of garbage!