I saw a 1996 Toyota pickup with 186,000 miles for sale on Facebook for $26,000.It reminds me of the housing market so much.Just because there's lack of inventory, doesn't mean you can always get away with pulling a fast one on somebody.See, sellers will say investors are greedy.

You could pull a list of expired / cancelled buildings for the last 6 years.

Hi Matthew I would love to discuss with you some possible solutions.

The solution we are working is a refi on 3 properties and paying off all the seconds, autos, and cards.

My PMI would be $1,944.00 at the highest LTV pull out.

Lots of work, sad to see it go, but life pulling me in another direction. 

PLUMBING — SUPPLY LINESRemove all accessible galvanized supply lines in basementInstall PEX trunk and branch system to each unitNew main shutoff and individual unit shutoffs (label by unit)Proper supports, labeling, and pressure testNo in-wall work unless absolutely necessaryPLUMBING — DRAINSReplace all horizontal cast-iron drain lines in basement with PVCReplace only visibly failed vertical sectionsAdd minimum one accessible cleanoutCheck all vent stacks in atticInsulate exposed vent stacks as neededTie into existing stack and sewer lateralELECTRICALRemove abandoned/exposed knob & tube in basement and attic onlySecure open junction boxes, cap unused wiresPanel tighten, label, safety checkReplace unsafe breakers if found (no panel replacement unless quoted separately)Install basic LED pull-chain or strip lighting in basement common areasWATER MANAGEMENTSeal visible foundation penetrations and cracks (interior)Improve grading where soil slopes toward foundationAdd/extend downspouts to discharge away from structureI suggest doing a renovation of the units individually to achieve the targeted monthly cash flow and appreciation. 

Is there a way to minimize or avoid multiple hard pulls while financing these deals? 

I’m getting a home inspection & a lead test before I pull the trigger on this property , 1,100 home inspection yikes.

I’ll stay in my lane here and focus only on the tenant screening part of your question.Use a full background report, not a shortcut.Look for credit, nationwide criminal, eviction history, and judgments or liens that pull from multiple databases, not a single source, and are reviewed by FCRA-certified screeners.