Quote from @Adrian Lammersdorf-Scioll: What has been the biggest success for you as a newer investor friendly agent between the age of 25-35? 

Ideally something that:Covers damage, liability (eg. stained linens, broken TVs, etc.)Integrates easily (API or simple per-reservation purchase)Reasonably priced per bookingOption for Guest Screening (ID Verification)Anyone using Safely, Truvi, Proper Insurance with per-booking options, or something else?

Income verification, rental history calls, and reference checks are where most new PMs get burned.

Brian Davis: I’d feel comfortable moving forward automatically if the verification came from the main reliable sources, Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion.

Self-showings whenever possibleSmart locks or lockboxes + ID verification cut showing costs dramatically.

In MA, it helps to be a little more structured than that.Here’s what I recommend focusing on:Income verification + pay stubs/bank statements (document everything)Rental history (prior landlord references + payment history)Debt-to-income / affordability (helps avoid issues mid-lease)Consistency across the application (missing info, mismatched dates, etc.)Biggest mistake I see: rushing screening to avoid vacancy… then paying for it later with nonpayment, damage, or constant drama.Always use consistent screening criteria for every applicant and follow Fair Housing guidelines.

When users try to withdraw their capital or profits, they are supposedly hit with a demand for an upfront "tax deposit" or "verification fee" sent via crypto before funds are released.The reality check from a veteran: Legitimate, regulated custodians or brokers never operate this way.

Manually reviewed reports often include court calls and record verification that automation cannot legally do.

As someone working in property management here in Northern KY and Cincinnati, I know how critical transparency and regular communication are, especially for out-of-state owners.The verification systems you mentioned - photos, videos, timestamps - should really be standard practice, not the exception.

It adds a little friction, but it’s been cheaper than dealing with an eviction.For those of you with more units or operating in multiple states, how are you handling screening and verification?