He was approachable, professional and on further research has had a very lucrative career to date.

Sometimes I lay out different move in dates and payment options to let them see on paper that maybe they could move in earlier.Tenant B:#1 is red flag because girlfriend is not old enough to sign a contract.  

I asked that he see the house first and we will talk about a move in date. 

Welcome fellow Oregonian.  

First My Qualified Intermediary is a lawyer who said he can change or back date the 45 day period for identifying a like-property.

The kitchen is dated and there is ugly wallpaper on the bathroom walls.

Thank you  ~ I'll see if I can find dates/locations of any coming up. 

You can meet fellow investors near you here https://www.biggerpockets.com/meetAlso this local forum for Canada would be a good place for networking as well https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/90-canadian-real-estate

Can't wait to learn of the particulars, especially as a fellow prospective Maryland investor!! 

Networking with fellow investors near you https://www.biggerpockets.com/meet would also help you get hands on experience.