A self-directed IRA LLC or Solo 401(k) that would offer the investor checkbook control would be much better suited to this transaction.

Tenants that seem to be difficult or not paying on time, I would issue a Notice to Vacate when it best suited your personal situation to get the unit leased again as soon as practical.  

A small claims suit of $5000 was filed against me. 

., and should have 1/4" of gap hidden under the wall trim on both sides.I DO NOT ADVOCATE long term AIRBNB / STR unless you're in a luxury market / major city where you are a hotel equivalent.

That could be a great way to find and stay engaged with local investors, realtors and opportunities. http://www.biggerpockets.com/alertsYou can also search for other investors or brokers in Huntsville and follow their journey on Bigger Pockets here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/search/usersAnything you can do to build your network in the region will help you find the realtor, and eventually the property, that suits your needs. 

I knew that one bad tenant and/or one extended expensive turnover could ruin that meager cashflow for a year or even two.I think situations like that are better suited for investors with extremely well-paying w2 jobs and/or other forms of income. 

My experience is in professional property management, at A+/luxury caliber apartment buildings where expectations are high.

I live in the bedroom downstairs, rent out the 3 bedrooms upstairs, and plan on converting the den to a suite-like room to airBnB when I get some free time - mostly just needs some paint and furniture.

The market that is still hot is the luxury and move-up buyer market right in between the $1M and $2.5M range. 

They did sent the following description, also through Facebook Messenger (direct copy and paste):"Description of the project :Located in the heart of a huge garden, the Pullman Marrakech Palmeraie Resort and Spa spreads its 252 luxurious rooms where French elegance combines with the oriental style.