That would alleviate the potential problem above.Lastly, I'd love to see your full rental analysis.

Out of the gate we need advice on a RUBS system that can alleviate pain or help in someway.

Mostly its a squatter issue, drug users & thieves to steal pipes whatever left over merchandise they can find.

Remind her that SHE is on the lease and responsible for damages caused by this guy, drugs found on the premises, whatever else might be going on.  

Another thing I add is a drug use stipulation.

This third person had some drug problems and an eviction but seems to have been doing well for the past year.

You need to meet folks there and get to know them.I'm not sure I'm buying the valuation you are suggesting, if homes sell for 10K even with repairs I doubt they would hit 100K, not without 80 or 85K in materials and labor.Some vets are on drugs, not all, I wouldn't even go there, it's not the general assumption.Sorry to hear of your MIL, but I wouldn't bring that up either, others may perceive you as being disparate and to negotiate a deal you can never appear to be disparate.Find a partner, most likely someone who is in the area working on a house today could be one to cut a deal with.Get an option on another property, you don't have funds to be messing with auctions.You could go to the auction too, just to meet other investors who buy, you offer the construction side on terms rather than hourly or contract for the job.

He is not the kind of guy you would picture with a drug problem.

My genius award was awarded because I suggested to someone that they move an arms dealer in the same duplex as their drug dealing tenant so that the community has a one-stop shop for drugs and guns.In any case, I do know what I'm talking about and I'm sorry that you disagree with me.I would like to rescind my comment that she not live in her FHA OO residence the first year in order to avoid the possible risk of prosecution for mortgage fraud.

Make sure the finances are solid, that will help alleviate some potential unknowns.