I have disqualified potential tenants quickly based upon public documents showing convictions, evictions, etc.  1.Fill out preliminary application.2.Verify application for 3 times monthly rent income, pay stubs, no felony, no evictions, at least 1 year on job.3.Query in Iowa Courts Online.4.Query Facebook. 5.Query Polk County Assessor (or county they live in). 6.Contact prior landlords.7.If applicant passes preliminary screening, send online application ($40 fee)8.Review screening for 600+ credit score, on time payments, income, eviction and criminal history.

Never buy a flip or rehab job without a scope of work.Are you focusing primarily on duplexes? 

I wonder how does it work with purchasing multies (>4 units).

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I have a full time job but don't make a lot of money.

Was mostly wondering about experiences with buy and hold vs flipping. 

I used to wonder where I can get those lists too.

I did the full bathroom Reno’s myself between my full time job and traveling for work.

In general, you look at the MSA population growth, job market growth, major employers, major industries present, whether the infrastructure exists in the area, is supply lower or higher than the demand. 

I was wondering, after 8 months what your findings are and if you'd like to share.