Good question, and this is one of those spots where consistency matters more than convenience.Short answer: we don’t accept third-party background checks as a substitute for our own process.

We then show the unit, answer general questions, and if they ask about the application process, I will give them an application and advise them of the process.

Hi Ashton, if you were just turning out on this business, there's probably a lot more things to think about other than just the on boarding process.

My process often suggests a drive by before a showing because short timers for me = turnover and therefor baddies.       

Building Business Resilience In Commercial Real EstateYou can’t control when natural disasters strike—but you can control how prepared your business is when they do.

.: Quote from @Sarah Wang: Hi BP friends,I’m totally new to building and real estate investing, and would really appreciate your thoughts on building an ADU in Torrance, SoCal.My property:Lot: 7,800 sqftMain house: 1,700 sqft, 4B3BMain house Includes a 1B1B in-law suite with a separate entrance, connected to the main living areaThe area:Torrance median sale price: ~$1.02MMy home is in Northeast Torrance— a more affordable part of the city compared to West and South TorranceSchools are solid (ratings 9/7/9)My plan:convert current 2-car garage to one-car garage, and build 1B1B ADU (700 sqft)Designed with vaulted ceiling + great natural light (stronger interior feel than most local ADUs)Budget: $175K (ADU) + $80K (lot landscape)Build time: 8 monthsEstimated rent: $2,300/moCan do long term or mid-term rental (20 min to 3 medical centers), no short-termROI looks strong and easier to manage locally than out-of-state investingLocal ADU = lower management cost + easier eviction if issues come upMy questions:A few years ago I saw posts saying banks appraise ADUs below build cost, making it hard to pull the equity out or sell — is that still true today?

To be clear this is not about investment performance, but about the processes and practices that shape the LP experience.Salesman are taught to STOP talking the minute the sale is made.  

Now that you're past that and you've figured the managing side, it becomes more natural and you feel more confident in your abilities.

If the tenant introduces an animal, it is an unauthorized pet until it can get a legit ESA certification and go through my verification of valid ESA process which requires a minimum of 30 days per AB468.  

Mentorship tends to happen naturally when you’re active, asking good questions, and showing up consistently.