They don't have the brightest bulbs handling these files and are notorious for letting things fall through the cracks and letting them go to auction.

Is there a cheap way for him to make collect calls from prison with me footing the bill?

Food for thought: If you are a prisoner you have a %25 chance of residing in the united states.

@Ana Nomys  @Thomas Young Classification of PropertiesA Properties-Cream of the CropBuilt within last 10 yearsRented by younger professions Command Highest rentsAmenities Pool, Workout Room, Tennis Clubhouse etc.High Speed internet, Alarm systems etc.Properties lower maintenance low-risk tenantsTenants maybe relocating, looking for a home, Dual Income couples no kidsTurnover higher than a C PropertyConsider Highest and Best use maybe a special population.B Properties Still High EndBuilt in last 20 yearsRents quite high not as high as A propertyTenants white collar workers and higher paid blue collarC Properties Gold that looks like leadBuilt within the last 30 years.Tenants blue collar some government sponsored Vehicles in lot >10 years old and > number of pickup trucksMost vehicles gone during the day—workingSome deferred maintenance.In rentals foreverD Properties-Worst Area of townBuilt 40 years or moreGood CashflowManagement IntensiveNot a good starting out propertyAssisted housing, out of prison, hard luck etc.Lets take a look at the city and grade the areas.Grading Areas of the CityA AreasUpper level society resideHigh end PropertiesPath of ProgressConstruction tear down old build newB AreasBlue collar workers liveBusiness in area serve needs, bowling alleys, Nail salons, pizza movie rentals etc.Comb subsidized housing and othersIf you allow subsidized make sure they have a job.C AreasFilled with restaurants and business that support c-type tenantsOld strip malls in need of repair.

I've gone to these bogus links that "prove" she was in prison and it shows someone else's name, not even close to hers.

Do you really think the law enforcement folks, border patrol and overloaded prisons mean nothing?

If not, ignore everything she says about what something will rent for, agents are notoriously optimistic ;) But do call some area property managers and get their input.

Low income rentals are notoriously plagued with these problems not because of the landlord the area or the building .

However, I do it "openly and notoriously" by recording the warranty deed (or in the case of a VA loan, the agreement for sale/contract for deed). 

They have tats from prison, chew tobacco for breakfast and drive jacked up 4x4s.