Lee Sal Sometimes it's better to follow your passion and gut feeling rather than taking advice from everyone (no offense to anyone).

The best offense is a good defense so know your laws and both the rights for yourself and tenants and follow them and this will stop most lawsuits that have merit.  

No offense but you stated you're living with the parents.

Quote from @Carlos Lez: I wouldn't take offense to this.

No offense intended... but I think it's pretty difficult to BRRRR right now.  

Come to find out he is a registered sex offender (completely unknown to us) with a horrible offense.

When I read the post that you took offensively I did not read any offense or attack in your direction, but you interpreted it as a personal attack.

I guess my concern is like mentioned above you say the wrong thing or post a picture that’s offensive everything could go away in seconds.

Then I was handed a copy of "Rental Property Investing," with a tall, skinny, slightly awkward looking at the time (no offense), long red bearded guy on the cover.

No offense, but he has nothing to lose.I'm presumming he will be paid as well along the way...Even if you could get everything financed and incorporate the purchase and rehab, there will be issues.