Pretty easy to not check this and have a failure after you close...

Do you check Landlord references?

Nothing like word of mouth referrals.Either way you definitely want a way to check/verify their work before hiring them.

Ask your employer if you can have your pay split up into three deposits, one to investments savings, one to your checking account for personal use on a daily basis, and one to an emergency account you can tap into so you don't have to tap into your investment savings.

Account ClosedAdding your property manager as "additional insured" is standard practice and beneficial for you.

If a Designer or Contractor is proposing to remove a wall and does not think to check the structural integrity of said wall, then they are no one you should be dealing with.

While having high standards is important, it's worth considering that many Section 8 tenants might not meet requirements like a 640 credit score or $90,000 in household income.

Quote from @Vince Scipione: Standard would be an FHA loan for your situation more than likely.

MTRs fall into the standard long term rental( 30 day +) category and will follow those regulations set for Long term rentals.

If the property does not require an extensive rehab and just needs cosmetic repairs then a standard landlord dwelling policy in most cases depending on the carrier.