What i'm struggling with is whether it's worth trying to do a  non-recourse portfolio rental loan that combines all these into one  loan. advantages are mainly that i get to wipe off the recourse nature  off the record, can structure a 10-year IO period and ARM after that; however, the cost to complete is meaningful - 1% origination fee, $2-4k closing fees, new title policies cost of $15k or so, higher coupons of 4.3% +/-, prepay penalties and non-assumable, probably more difficult to selloff properties individually.

Does the store have security outside in the lot, after dark, all day, are they armed, is there more than one of them?

I went there and they stood watching with their arms crossed as I needed to call a professional.  

Keep it arms length

Also, he didn't threaten the tenant perse, he just made a comment that he "bumped his gun with his arm" while they were talking (i.e. he was asking her for money).

So you're saying I shouldn't welcome them with open arms then?

He tells the Doctor his arm hurts really bad every time he raises it. 

The key is going to them armed with knowledge as to why they should let you run their property as a STR.

I have very explicit language in my rental agreement that the tenants are not to use the basement as a bedroom, too. 

I have an arms length opportunity and I am looking for what many of you folks would do in this particular situation.The property is a 2 unit duplex in need of repairs.