@Sidra Amir I have a needy tenant that comments on EVERYTHING we do at the property from small maintenance issues to having large pieces of equipment onsite for projects.

Cost of borrowing goes way down when no one wants to borrow like in a bad economy.

It may not be a bad idea to give yourself a few months to network and learn.

Because nothing bad happens to 99.99% of them and they feel safe.

I'm not a tax expert and dont know how this would conflict with the tax deferred basis, but if doable, this isnt a bad option, either. 

That sounds pretty straightforward and we've got something similar here too and it's not bad. 

anyone can buy a bad deal - just go on Zillow and pick the first property you see and buy it. 

Mak, Doesn't seem like a bad rate.

I would pass on this deal given the red flags you share (and the fact you feel there are red flags is generally a bad sign).

Quote from @John Underwood: Well how many reviews were there and were they all 5 star. 10 Star now on Vrbo.They have 42 reviews and the score isn't bad at all for this specific potential client.