You say going through a realtor is the easy way, as far as I know they get and screen their listing from the mls and from the info I am looking for.

That is seriously funny.I try to get to the TV to watch As Time Goes By.

I know I wouldn't have been able to handle what Jeremy Burgess has gone through with section 8.http://www.urbandetroitonline.com/detroit-real-estate/episode-29-detroit-investor-tv-section-8-no-more/Detroit has truly been a gut wrenching experience for me.

Like a flat screen TV.

I joined a company that provides discounted pricing for TV (cable or satellite), Phone (voip), Internet, Gas, and Electrical service.

I understand your position, but...A $1,200/mo tenant who is properly screened and placed in Sc is a LOT less headache than a $500/mo tenant.I only have one property close to that ($1,400/mo) and that tenant has been in place 5 years and never been a day late on the payment.Now on to the tax rate.

It was of of your questions.So, the best way to find qualified renters is to screen all applicants well.

That looks like something out of the TV show "Flip This House" Congrats, Beautiful job.

If I am looking for a plumber to fix busted pipes in a house and he does not want to pull permits …then I think it is a red flag …-Now I am doing pretty good job screening tenants …do you think I shall apply the same technique towards subs ..taking picture of their driving license, checking local court records if there are any pending suits against them or if they sued somebody ?

So for example if there was a rental analysis they made on price and recommend lowering ok but if they just randomly decide something is a good idea or bring every tenant complaint without any screening/ troubleshooting that is not good.