I'm excited about what's happening and, as a coding guy, want to fill some of the gaps myself. 

If credit history cannot be verified due to lack of credit or if credit score below 670, you may qualify with additional deposit up to 100% of security depositNo prior evictions, suitable past rent history and positive landlord referenceWe perform a credit check, criminal background check, employment verification and rental history verification on every applicant* This list and any information on this page is provided for informational purposes only, please refer to the latest application for the most up-to-date rulesApplication Process: Call *** for pre-qualification and to schedule a showingEach applicant 18+ years old must submit a separate application$45 for each application (paid online at submission of online application)To apply, click "Apply Now" on the desired property pageThe entire application must be completely filled out or the application may be rejectedApproved applicants will be notified by phoneHolding Deposit must be paid within 24 hours of approval to hold the unit.

Over time filling dozens and dozens of rental units, one thing that I have never regretted is being patient if a tenant does not fit my minimum screening criteria.

@Jim Piekos I have filled several rentals in the Enfield area over the years and I think having a 2 month security is a major deterrent.

Was there a property disclosure form that was filled out incorrectly?

Rent a car, fill the tank and visit and focus on the area I want to invest.

So they fill out an application and they pass. 

Granted, it's a pretty popular area in a college town, so it wouldn't be that hard to fill given enough time in the summer, but that does mean less to worry about for a while, plus the added bonus that they may take good care of the place, which I assume they would with a newborn baby in the house.

The management company has been lacking in several areas, but the biggest is not doing maintenance in a timely manner and not filling vacancies (I'm talking 4 months vacant and the advertisements have no pictures).The owner of the company emailed me on Saturday that they would not return any security deposits until all final bills had been settled (~$9k) and that they would no longer honor their prior promise to "chip in" or cut the cost of a roof repair job they were going to do by 1k from 3200 to 2200 because it was a courtesy to me as a client and I am no longer a client and thus they no longer are obligated to offer me that price.  

There is huge ability to piece meal self management these days.