I’d just write off the lost rent and the cost of the clean out because my schedule is too busy to spend several hours pursuing it in court as the small claims court is an hour from where I live.

If you want to be successful, you have to do what works in your country.When looking at investing in Italy, I’d consider short-term rentals only but best in mind I’m a foreigner.

I'd love to connect and chat more.

Mitchell, I'd be interested in learning more.

I’d drop the price until showings pick up, if your agent is still bringing you garbage apps, drop the agent and find a new one. 

I'd suggest reading up on the topic on the forums, where you'll find many examples of inexperienced investors crashing and burning hard trying to do OOS REI...the story is usually the same--they had no experience with REI, they couldn't find any cashflowing properties locally, but they saw that properties in other states (often the Midwest) cashflowed well on paper.

I'd rather have them removed from my line on their own or put a lean against the house for replacement of line.

I'd like to keep purchase price and rehab under 100K all together so I am planning a rehab of around 70K.

I'd be more than happy to provide you with a couple recommendations if you need.

Normally I'd move on to next applicant but besides the situation mentioned, her income and credit score are excellent and it's been difficult finding a qualified Tenant at this time of year.