A partner might want a cut of the deal or they might be ok with you paying them a % of interest on the loan they give you. 

Those costs can cut into your returns. 

They didn't give you clear positive signals about this potential tenant so I'd take the results back to the applicant, show them the answers, and let them know you can't in good faith move forward with their application process due to an incomplete reference.  

The flooring was down when we did the kitchen cabinets so it took some load & one of my guys was cutting boards on the flooring but again no scratches.Good luck

I had a single mother who couldn't afford the daycare after her work hours at Mcdonalds were cut because she didn't have a car to get there and didn't always have someone to watch the kid.

"Done" she said.I bought Hardi panels and cut them to replace the skirting, found a suitable 5 gallon can of "whoops" exterior paint at HD, bought a toilet for $5.00 and a faucet for $5.00 at a yard sale and a discontinued pedestal sink at Lowes for $20.

Provide as much information as possible.2) In your ad, make it very clear what your criteria are, in an effort to STOP unqualified tenants from even applying. 48 unqualified applicants is WAY WORSE than zero applicants, because your time is wasted.

I would look for a seller that  owned the property free and clear.

The first Tuesday in April is a clear date, so if there's a meeting then I could make the trip. 

Everything is as clear as mud on my end.Thanks