I'm getting a lay of the land and found a potential deal in Palmetto Beach.

I see house hacking as a way to learn the ropes of investing and land lording all at once.

I'm sure they will land on their feet with another gig.

There isn't enough land to build and it is mathematically impossible to build affordable housing. 

The pilot and the castaway talk about every component of flying, about operating the plane, about landing, about dealing with the unexpected.

Yes it's possible she may not have it in great shape when she moves out but at least you get the property back earlier and can hopefully move on with a better tenant vs. the potential have having her hold over and having to go through eviction and her for sure not leaving it in good condition.   

After coming from the Birmingham, AL market, I've learned that I really like to have a tight network of local investors who help shape how we're looking at properties. 

The land is going for affordable prices in my area.

Credit score in bad shape as well.

Recently the CFPB came out with an opinion on contract for deeds / land contracts etc and one of the issues discussed in them is the lack of appraisal and inflated valuations.