@Mark HafnerI've been investing internationally for many years but it's very difficult to answer the kind of questions you ask without writing a dissertation so I'd encourage you to ask more precise questions in the forum.

Properties are routinely hitting right at the 1% mark and generating good returns for investors.

So my inclination is to compromise her 50% request payment to 25% as stated by Mark and Martin. 

It tends to hide marks better.Walls: Neutral tones like SW Repose Gray, Behr Swiss Coffee, or Moore Classic Gray are renter-friendly and modern.Trim and Doors: Use a crisp white like SW Extra White or Moore Chantilly Lace.Accent Walls: For a touch of style, consider an accent wall in soft blue-gray. 

Our crew tracked the thieves footprints and sled marks through the snow to some old warehouses nearby and recovered some of the tools.

I've seen people who meet everyone of my qualifications and turned out to be night mare tenants and also people who missed the mark of certain criteria and turned out to be my golden tenants. 

Just like @Mark Cruse stated I don't want to loose money every month on any investment.

Similarly to what Mark Cruse stated above, provide dignified housing, respect your tenants, and either have a good PM or make sure you are updated on the regulations and best practices for placing tenants.  

As Plano is a pretty nice clean cut buttoned up type of community they don't seem to have a lot of tolerance even for just a few bad apples.Dallas is considering a ban. 

Quote from @Natalia Perlova: Quote from @Mark Cruse: Quote from @Natalia Perlova: Quote from @Mark Cruse: The worst thing you can have in this business is your tenants hating you.