You might want to limit your visits though to avoid escalation.Short term if the smart lock is on his personal door just change it to a key if it's isn't working for him, you can always switch back later.

So, any investments are on your personal taxes the same as if the property is owned by you personally.

This is a personal choice and depends largely on your risk tolerance level and the current demand for rentals in your area.Vehicle Repossessions: Having a vehicle repossessed is strong indication that a tenant cannot handle their money very well.

He's an adult, he needs to take responsibility.

I personally feel that it is a liability people could use as an excuse for an accident they have if they are drunk.

Explore my personal favorites, Set For Life by Scott Trench or The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey, for invaluable financial insights.3.

Need some advice on the best way to structure this deal that's fair and beneficial for a 3 person LLC/partnership agreement. 

Personally I don't ask for pics unless there is an issue and she sends them to me automatically.IMHO if you have a good cleaner that you trust, asking for photos is probably superfluous. 

While I haven't personally experienced any negative impacts from this fraudulent listing, I'm concerned that it could mislead potential renters and cause them financial distress.

If you know what you do and why you're doing it, there's no need for the bad and the ugly, which I personally haven't experienced.