Criminal records must contain no convictions for misdemeanors for crimes involving violence, assault or battery, drugs, firearms; felonies within the past seven years and no sexual offenses ever.

After 13 great experiences in 3 units, I had 2 CNA tenants trash a unit in 3 months, left evidence of drug use, smoked in the unit, had an unapproved pet poop and pee on carpets and in the bed, damaged or stole several items and shorted me on the last month's rent. 

I will remove some of the dirt and most likely install a french drain to alleviate that problem as well.

This alleviates any issues of how to get a key to the renter and gives them the flexibility to arrive whenever they need to after a specified check-in time.

Hope you're not using the old name.....I don't see an issue unless the guy murdered folks in there or ran drugs out of it, but even that should float away in the time you stated.What was the reputation you think is killing your deals?

Other benefits include low closing costs, however the first deal will take longer to close than normal as they get to know you.Hope this helps and alleviates your concerns about DP and variable rates and leads to your first apartment purchase!

And I think @David Bokman 's point is also on point that you shouldn't expect a lot of appreciation in this area.Like with any rental, tenant screening is crucial in this area because opioids and other drugs have hit the area hard.

Off the top of my head: a drug overdose, a death, walking in on an intruder (2x), catching an intruder on a surveillance camera, pipes freezing and then bursting in cold weather, local prostitutes frequenting my tenants, water line leak to fridge icemaker that destroys a kitchen floor, the list goes on.

She is likely on illegal drugs or is doing something obviously shady.  

Stay away from drugs & alcohol.