Imagine they are stocks and think long term. 

This is a pretty good size family so I would imagine they’re using all 3 sinks in the house fairly often.

I imagine all states are a little different but usually the eviction stays on the renter's history for several years and can easily be checked during a normal renter background check.

(Not saying that’s the case in your situation, but i can imagine that they’ve seen a lot of that so must cover their asses since most lenders sell their mortgages after origination).  

I imagine its a specific percent max to the lot size?

But I'm very happy with my yields and have been able to scale a lot quicker than I ever imagined when I first started.

If the seller says repair estimate is 20k it is more likely 35k; and then there is that certificate of rentability you need to get-don't imagine that's too big a deal; but it could be.The tenant class in these types of accommodations are typically much higher maintenance and way more wear and tear.

Great to know @Benjamin Lapidus as a participant in a few HOAs I can't imagine the role in managing them!

I have to imagine that there is a reason, but as a newbie, I can't figure out what it is. 

I have been a professional software developer for 20 years now, and absolutely love technology and programming, but I'm looking for something to spark that imagination and wonder again, and building and construction seems to be doing that.