I moved from the SF Bay Area to live and invest in Reno, NV because of it being much more landlord friendly, low property taxes, close to Northern CA and Lake Tahoe, strong appreciation, and I understood the market after speaking to a bunch of people and feeling confident about the future here.  

Overall great macroeconomics great for investment - there's the booming tech scene, rapid growth in population and the job market, strong rental demand, and landlord-friendly laws.

That is not a benefit for you, nor any kind of evidence that they are worthy of becoming a resident.That issue aside, I would not allow someone with a recent eviction on my property unless the "unfortunate circumstance" was unlikely to recur AND they otherwise have a strong historical track record of making payments AND they would put down a very large security deposit.

And if you're open to checking out another market with strong rents, positive cashflow, and 1% deals - I recommend Columbus OH.

@Rachel Seymour-NewtonIf the smaller property is a strong deal with solid cash flow and tenant demand, it could make sense to buy now and start gaining experience.

That is not my usual style of vacation.

Another option is exploring secondary market platforms like NotesDirect or Paperstac to streamline sales.Hurdles you might face include ensuring clear documentation, compliance with DSCR underwriting, and strong borrower credit profiles.

Hi There - We have had several clients make the numbers work here in Chicago typically with either FHA 203k and home style renovation loans.I continue to remind everyone that a single or walk right now will be a double, triple, or even a home run down the road. 

We could have held off for a higher offer as the market stayed strong.

They provide strong asset protection, separating your personal finances from your business.