It takes a team to make the dream work. 

The house next door to this one is for sale also, so going to see how fast I can save up to buy it also.

It also helps to identify how much capital, or access to capital, you have. 

from a laptop or mobile phone on one of my SFR's (internet must be hooked up, but most tenants do it anyway and like to be able to monitor the outside of the house remotely, even if there's nothing going on.)

You'd want to work with the REIT sponsor and your CPA to understand the expected timeline for this a bit more.  

Why are you losing money just to keep this guy?

I think their logic was that a family with 12 people (parents and 10 boy children) would have difficulty finding a suitable house with say 6 bedrooms.In addition to the Federal guideline, some local ordinances address occupants both tenants and owners. 

Here's how I'd suggest proceeding: - Make it clear in the listing what your requirements are for Credit, Criminal, Credit, and Eviction.

I look forward to seeing how you encourage others to likewise grow.  

Also, who doesn't know how to flip a breaker?