Once I get the deposit and lease with their signature, I sign the lease and return the completed copy to them.If she can't provide proof of payment and has gone radio silent, then my guess is she's not telling you the truth. 

Quick filter: avoid heavy rehabs, buy occupied but performing, and require PM to show a 90‑day marketing plan with photo‑proof updates.

You add on the fact that we see the same 100 billion $ handed over in a circle from one AI company to the next, all reporting it as revenue, the P/E ratio of the S&P500 is over 30 and that makes you wonder where corporate profits are supposed to go from here, inflation eating into consumers spending power - I would say @Collin Hays is right, brace for impact.Fortunatley, residential real estate is a relativley recession proof.

Get photos/videos/audio for proof in case it results in eviction. 

You can usually use rental income once you have a signed lease and/or the appraiser’s market‑rent schedule, plus proof of deposit and a few months’ payments; lenders will tell you exactly what they need.

I'm sure it varies by area.Start by giving the tenant notice that they need to pay the utilities or get out and you want proof that they are paid by a set date. 

(forgetting to log, categorizing activities, proof for audit, etc.)I’m even considering building a dedicated software/app that makes this easier.Before I dive into it, I’d love to know if there's a real demand and what features would be must-have vs. nice-to-have?

Investors want proof you can actually close, and lenders want to see you’re bringing them serious borrowers.

Operate virtually by building a tight buy box for your end buyers, a basic lead form, and a proof‑of‑work log (photos, timestamps, owner contact confirmation).

Application / documentationYou will need to submit: a completed STR permit application, letter describing proposed rental use, floor plan, copy of a blank lease agreement, proof of ownership.Fee: The application fee is cited as about $63 for the application / two‐year permit in many guides.Tax obligationsHosts must collect and remit:Florida Sales Tax (6%) on rental stays of six months or less.