If booking direct and he has no reviews I would have him sign a simple lease, do a BG check, and have a reasonable deposit.

(to keep things simple)Property was primary residence for Person A from original purchase until 01/2020.

Turning a single-family into a multi-family is simple.

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If you wanted the REP designation in the future, you can have your signficant other qualify and that would allow you to qualify (e.g. a stay at home wife) or you can take a consulting role resulting in the real estate being your full time gig.

Here's a simple method: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/L3rQkN4K5teAtk3r/Do this enough times and soon you'll be analyzing properties in your head or on a napkin. 

This will make investing in midwest fairly simple.

Trying to keep it as simple as possible, but cover the important stuff.  

I've also known a few people who add  simple yard decorations or outdoor chairs to give the appearance of it being lived in.