For the people suggesting income property, how active are you in managing it yourselves, or do you hire a property management company for hands off?
Answer this question.
You've acquired a nifty rental and you're screening prospective tenants.
You see my name and number listed on a application as current landlord, you call me.
I tell you the guys good, pays his rent on time never caused me any trouble.
Would this make you feel confident in renting to this guy?