I had a guy come to one of my houses recently and he said the situation improves once moisture is removed.  

I talk a lot about REI Nation and how they've been my fantastic partner over the past year - they are a one-stop-shop and have helped me through some challenging situations.

In Upstate NY it takes 3 - 4 months to get someone evicted and it's a stressful situation to begin with.

Your losses in this one situation would pay the cost of Property Management for many years. 

If you grew up in a large family or have had roommates at college or other situations a SFH that you hack some rooms is a great idea.

But, that is not always the right answer and you should speak with someone familiar with your personal situation to get advice specific to you.

She was determined to close the sale by the end of the month, but her husband, who had no legal claim to the property, refused to leave.The situation was emotionally and logistically complex.

We’ve experienced situations where investors came to us from other property managers or when properties changed ownership, and it took about three months to get the funds dispersed into the right accounts.That said, it can be worth the hassle!

It is even worse given your situation. 

If they are downplaying EVERYTHING condition wise in the property, that would set a potential alarm bell. - Someone that is going to educate you throughout the process, not just be your friend- I'd recommend someone that also has solid volume in the last 1 - 2 years.