I feel as if I do not have enough checklists or ways to eliminate houses from my criteria. 

If you are currently renting then my first move would be to get you into something you own where the rent from the other units offsets or eliminates your mortgage payment.

Instead, the homeowner (seller) finances the purchase, often at an interest rate higher than current mortgage rates and with a balloon payment due after at least five years.This can simplify the process of buying and selling a home by eliminating the need for a lender, appraisal and inspection.How Owner Financing WorksJust like a conventional mortgage, owner financing involves making a down payment on property and paying off the rest over time.

I was told by other TX investors that the houses are divided into 2 categories: the once with foundation issues and the ones that will HAVE a foundation issue in the future.So, I thought if we buy a house with a REPAIRED foundaiton, we will eliminate the fear of having have to deal with the issue later

How do I eliminate the potential of a tenant coming back after close saying they still live there or something?

If there's a random time you can stop by and look at that little (here in San Diego) at that little spinning blue sprocket (when everything should be shut off) you could at least eliminate that.  

It's those maniacs that buy homes cash via quit claim deed off of craigslist that really get screwed.Make sure your property manager is a licensed real estate brokerage.Understand you can not eliminate all risk, only mitigate it.

Giving the property away will NOT necessarily eliminate liability for unpaid water bills, taxes, and any fines for code violations.

Make sure your consumer debt is eliminated, have 6+ months of reserves in the bank (including all deductibles for home, auto, health, disability), then I'd start investing!

I honestly think that the average investor on this forum has a far greater understanding of the basic economy than all these Ivy League morons that really run things.....The last stimulus check was handed out in March of 2021 when unemployment was plummeting, consumer debt levels were low, savings were at record levels, and the economy was very strong.  95% of people (who wanted to work) were working throughout the pandemic yet unemployment benefits were increased beyond median pay...and job search requirements were eliminated.