What was nominally a 52k down payment turned into close to 100k--12k in closing costs, 12k in extra payments, and about 25k in labor to help me get it ready when I realized I couldn't get it all done by myself working evenings in a reasonable amount of time (plus I knew I couldn't do the egress windows myself). 

HI Jewell,If you were to use FHA again, this could trigger the FHA 100 mile rule + 1.75% upfront fee, however with a few exemptions Indeed FHA allows you to put 3.5% down payment to invest in 1-4 units.

With $100,000 cash in hand, the property will be more like in the 400K price point if he were to put 20% down, leaving 20K for closing cost and emergency $.At the current interest rate and RE market is it possible to make 1K after monthly payment? 

This is my first investment property and I was wondering if anyone has recommendations for security cameras.

Run the numbers as if you leased the property from him at 10% x the value of the home( not including 1,000 acres) in lease payments @60% occupancy.

The vast majority of lawsuits against Landlords are for wrongful eviction, security deposit disputes, and Fair Housing Violations.

I have never missed a monthly payment. 

Many late payments" is never grounds for eviction. 

I have STR investors in Florida making 25% cash on cash returns, long term rental investors picking up properties directly off the MLS and cash flowing day 1 in various states, and house hackers completely removing their housing payment from the picture allowing them to save for for the next property.The beautiful thing about real estate is there are so many ways to succeed and a plethora of strategies depending on your comfort level and how active you want to be.

If it is accrual, then when you actually make the payment does not matter.