I have only been declining based on credit so far so I haven't gotten to the point yet where I needed to do the prior landlord interviews, but will definitely be interviewing as many prior landlords as possible.

You are correct; I made an assumption that we wouldn't be able to sell through a realtor based on the factors against us.

I'm based in Windsor, Ontario, Canada, and I'm new to real estate investment.

Would that loan include the renovation costs based on the ARV?

If the score does not seem to be backed up by enough credit history to be reliable, I will make a judgement about the tenant's level of responsibility based on their answers.

I own a single-family home right outside the USMC Camp Pendleton base, and I’m looking to explore the mid-term rental niche.

The seller will also have to sign documents that are required and it will hold them liable for debts since they are on title.Best way to set that up is run the numbers and create a partnership based on the equity of the land and your cash injection and sweat equity.

Absolutely, @Cynthia Lee happy to refer you to either of the Portland based attorneys I have experience working with.

Buying & selling it as land, no development.Perhaps what I have covers all the bases I am looking for. 

Based on the quality of this particular home, my rent estimate may be low.Note: you have to consider other factors.