There are no eviction-worthy offenses (as far as I know - more on this later) and she has told me that she will never voluntarily move out under any circumstances.4) The tenant is allegedly handicapped although I am doubtful whether she has any documentation to that affect. 5) Besides the aforementioned concerns, I am also concerned about legal liability over the same concerns.

Do not take offense, but from the info you provided it sounds like you get off track pretty easily and the only way I know to combat that is holding yourself accountable which can be challenging.

I'm not trying to be a Negative Nancy (no offense to any Nancies who might be reading this).

Agreed & mail theft is a Federal offense as per Federal Statute Section 1702.In the past we had to post this in the mail room of a mixed use commercial with notification of a security camera. 

I don't think I would bounce after just one offense.

Please don't take offense if I missed yours!

@Mark McGeeNo offense Mark, but sit back for a moment, read your question and ask yourself what's wrong with this pictureEducation on the process of investing BEFORE you have a contract is always the preferred method. 

If your dead set on buy-n-hold SFR, you can drive a couple of hours to the central valley or the high desert, but that would require you to frequent those places (but who want to do that... no offense to anyone living in those areas :o )Here is an LA times article about Airbnb (a vacation rental platform).

I'm sure noone who posted here meant any offense to the property owner when referring to the status of the home and, of course, we're all interested in how the deal was formed so having this post focus on the detailed RE aspects and not the human aspect is understandable.

Is this offer borderline offensive????