A part of this as an REI is ensuring you have crystal clear financials down to the property level, actually reviewing them regularly, and using them to make better decisions. 

There are a lot of standard questions that are readily available, or the screening site you choose may have their own application forms that you can't customize.Determine how you are going to identify which application is the strongest and ensure you are asking those questions.A few less common questions we ask:- How long do you plan to live here?

It left me wondering if people have time to run proper checks?

I've seen appraisals move $15K–$40K when investors send a proper rebuttal packet.

Use him to help ensure your draw process is smooth, and your SOW matches what a lender can pay out etc.

Also, when signing any new leases, I recommend ensuring the term is slightly longer than one year.

For purposes of this question lets assume that the old attic is large enough and structurally sound to support a third unit – all done the right way (ingress / egress, etc)My question to you all: If I added a properly built third unit apartment to a large two-family house, and rented out both units but lived in the third as an owner occupant – is that a frowned upon idea?

If im thinking about this properly or if im missing something?

Another option could be an installment sale or loan, which lets you take ownership over time and can help reduce immediate gift or estate tax implications, while still letting you benefit from deductions and rental income.You’ll definitely want to talk through all of this with a CPA and an attorney so everything is set up properly.

If you do not provide instructions for use/install and fail to show them how to properly use baby gates you provide then you may be held liable.