We live in a great country where I can operate my business one way, you can operate yours a different way.

I can't tell what part of the country you are in but I bet there is one where you are...or one in the market you are targeting.  

This is nothing new for several crappy cities and states throughout the country.

@Diane Chapman Michigan is in the better half of the country when if comes to landlord vs tenants.California, New Yor, Oregon, Washington, to name a few, are all MUCH worse!

IowaThe trend is towards the south or interior of the country, but what about those looking for Ocean friendly investment States and communities?

I'm also open to JV whether its in WA or across the country.

There is also the National REIA that has REIA's all over the country. you can go to their website for more info. 

It bears mention that exorbitant medical expenses happen all too often in this country.

You are paid for the year so if they crank up a legal escort service in there, you are not getting them out.Besides the fact that it always means they don't qualify by standard means, it means giving yourself no way of getting them out.Side note, some international renters are used to renting a year in advance as it does work this way in other countries.

Most HOAs, nearly everywhere in the country require rental agreements to be either in 6 month, or 1 year intervals.