I bought stessa thinking that was going to help w screening.

I can't really seem to figure out a process of how to do this safely and efficiently (showings/screenings/background checks) when out of state investing. 

Would love the know more about your screening process.Thanks,Maxine 

Only after both of those are considered can you get the real gross income number that you want to use for screening purposes. 3.

A lot of landlords think screening is just credit + income.

That is where automated screening hits a wall.

So it really depends on the size, breed and other factors.  

What you’re describing is common, and it usually comes down to how the screening data is sourced and verified.Not all background checks are the same.

Quote from @Robert Street: When looking at foreclosure or sheriff-sale deals, I’ve found that the biggest challenge isn’t finding opportunities — it’s deciding which ones are actually worth the risk.With limited or no interior access, unclear occupancy, and incomplete lien info, I’ve been focusing more on early screening rather than trying to force numbers.Some things I’ve been paying closer attention to:• Clear case posture (judgment entered, lender type)• Simpler defendant stacks vs complex ones• ARV ranges instead of single comp-driven numbers• Assuming worst-case rehab unless proven otherwise• Treating unknowns as real costs, not rounding errorsI’m curious how others here approach early-stage foreclosure analysis:What usually makes you pass quickly versus dig deeper on a sheriff-sale deal?

Occupancy can be restricted based on unit size.