Most of them now will check your credit with a soft pull so it won't even hurt your credit, just be sure to ask that before.

I put it right in the listing description: "12 month lease, ideal applicant can make a soft commitment to stay another 3-4 years". 

You're asking the right questions, especially around local vs. out-of-state BRRRRs.local vs out of state, how to decide: Staying Local Pros:Easier to learn the process hands-on (walk properties, meet contractors, see issues in real time)Faster response time when things go wrongSimpler team building — you can drive and shake handsCons:In high-cost areas like NorCal, cash flow and BRRRR math often don’t work unless you find a unicornAcquisition costs tie up more capitalARV jumps can be slower in soft markets Out-of-State Pros:Entry price is lower, so your equity can go fartherBRRRR-friendly markets (Indy, Ohio, KC, etc.) have stronger cash-on-cash returnsYou're forced to build a business, not a job (because you can’t do it all yourself)Cons:Harder to vet contractors and PMs remotelyIf something goes wrong, it's tougher to course-correct quicklyTrust is everything — and harder to earn at a distanceMany investors I’ve worked with start local for deal #1 or #2 to learn the ropes, even if the numbers aren’t perfect — then take that confidence and equity out-of-state to scale smarter.Others with super tight local markets (like the Bay Area or L.A.) will build a strong remote team upfront and jump right into affordable BRRRR markets, accepting that they’re learning from afar but making the numbers work better.It sounds like you’re just a step or two away from being ready — paying down that credit card and accessing equity is a solid move.

Not to say that rent payments are always done a few mins after the grace period ends after several reminders.I'm not sure if I am being too hard on them or too soft-skinned as a new landlord but this is frustrating me quite a bit.

There's one reputationally aggressive fund, if not the most aggressive, that's tried to up the ante in QC to create this as they believe it's a threat to USD-- I know you don't-- that even admits it's a far larger reach than the solution for the blockchain fixing itself via latency, soft forks, etc.You do realize if QC becomes scalable and defeats any fork attempt or latency attempt to a blockchain, then all digital security is at risk.

Follow up question - when you say 3 bedroom cabins are very soft - do you mean on the for sale side or on the rentals side?

What if I planned to have a friend move in at the end of the lease 3) mostly it hurt “soft” LL that had let their rents get far below market rent.  

The screening feature includes a “soft” background check—credit report, criminal history, and eviction report—so it won’t affect the applicant’s credit score.

. - Roof was installed extremely poorly, they missed several decking boards that were soft, shingles installed either with extreme overhang or none, 1 ft dip on one side of the roof- Lots of other smaller issuesBUT Kenny is paying for everything - the extension on my hard money loan, the foundation inspection, subsequent repairs, the roofing redo, and other things in between.

Generally, my PM there has mentioned the rental market is fairly soft and difficult to maneuver within, at the moment.