You just need good property managers and probably a good inspector.If a wholesaler brings you a deal, you will want to verify that it is a good deal with a real estate agent and property manager.

Just make sure that you talk to a few lenders first and verify that yes, you CAN get qualified for a loan of this type if you re-enter the workforce.Quitting your job to invest in real estate full-time seems to me to be a poor plan in most cases, because of the very predicament you find yourself in now.

Our leases state the tenant is responsible for verifying the zoning.  

If they claim they didn't get it, then I just go to the bank to verify and if need be, put a stop on the check and have it re-issue.If the LL actually said he did send and then didn't because he with held....that is jus stupid if he didn't follow the law.

Get it under contract with a way out and send over your contractor to verify the condition and cost of rehab.

You should trust but verify.

You could reach out to banks that specialize in lending to to IRAs.

By qualifying I mean, asking for an application, running a background/credit check, verify income, etc....Do you only check one that qualifies for all the misc requirements?

Just keep digging into it and always verify.

And wiring the money to the title company won't work to verify .