Quote from @Edward Dandrea: Best practice is to get confirmation in writing, even by text or email.

And after I reviewed the screening report, I had to deny them based on no proof of income in the local area (they were relocating), collections, delinquencies, could not verify some of the info submitted in the application, etc.His feedback on why this is taking so long is that people like the Unit but not the area.I am starting to get worried about how long is taking me to find a proper tenant.

It takes practice to have them, but not having them can lead to further issues down the road.I would arrange for a "semi-annual" walkthrough to inspect the unit.

While indemnification provisions are good in theory, there are times where it can be tough to enforce them in practicality.4. 

Written by attorney investors, it's full of practical advice pertaining to management of investment property, has sample forms that can be edited, and - most importantly - they tell you what your primary state laws are and where you can read them.

I personally totally agree with the point that if you learn study and practice you will succeed.

Networking is always a great practice and you never know who you might meet there and what good information they have to share.

Portfolio/Commercial/Non-QM loans...all the loans that help people with little/no taxable income qualify for a loan on an investment property....are practically non-existent. 

Anyone know of zero down home loans for practicing attorneys?

As other have suggested, these ideas are not rocket science, but the doing of them takes work, practice, etc.