Thanks for the link, I'll check it out.

However, I did take issue with the tone of the message, especially the part where they told me how they’d be paying rent.For context, there are no outstanding maintenance or repair issues, so I’m unsure what the tenant is referring to. 

I have a son in a similar situation, he went 6 months trying to get decent work and had other issues.

Here is the link: https://www.realtor.com/rentals/details/124-E-Durant-Ave-Apt...

A friend sent me a link for his "free" CD 4.95 S&H.

For VA loans, here are some solid options:Veterans United (veteransunited.com)Navy Federal Credit Union (navyfederal.org)Caliber Home Loans (caliberhomeloans.com)USAA (usaa.com)Not sure if I can post a link here in the forum. 

If you tell someone too early you aren't renewing their lease, especially one who is aggressive, could lead you to issues.

I find that the best deals on the market are usually newly listed (less than a week on the market) and usually the deals that haven't sold have significant issues with them.What are the reasons that you think homes sit on the market for a long time and how do you navigate the issues to make a deal that works for you? 

They will issue an IRS Form 1099 in January, reporting your total taxable income to you and the IRS.

You should look to link up with investors in those areas and get some feedback on the good, bad, and ugly.