If someone is unwilling to do this, then frankly we do not want them as tenants.

If you are unwilling or unable to bring the funds requested to the table, be willing to start small.

People talk about their great returns/appreciation, but say that they are unable or unwilling to pay the tax.

If they're unwilling, you might want to consider getting quotes from pool companies to have a clearer picture of the repair costs.

I suspect the issues will be fairly obvious and you've just been unwilling to truly engage since you say you "handed it off" for a change...

You'd have to wait, and it better actually if he 1031'ed into a new property and then lived in it...Otherwise, just another investor who didn't think through his exit strategy and unwilling or unable to pay the tax for his gains...Good luck.

Total CC debt is $64k and with my below 600 rating lenders are unwilling to go anywhere near that amount.  

If you’re unable or unwilling to do that every time rent is late, without exception, no ifs ands or buts, then hire a PM. 

Run into too many investors that are unable or unwilling to pay the taxes.That's the quick and dirty. 

@Paul Xiong you're hearing the result of underwriting restrictions, not your loan officer being unwilling to work with you.