The house was completely gutted already, so - very conveniently - all the structural defaults and other blemishes were out in plain site, not behind drywalls. 

Ultimately I needed a place to live and I was sick of paying rent.

Some of them he's even renovating so he can try to realize some "sick upside". 

A living room can have an area rug - they make plain carpet styles that are easy to replace if they become stained.

Unlike most of the country, the folks here that got sick are in the 20-30 age range. 

DOM (Days on Market)No comps, or comps are too variedActive vs. pending ratioHigh tax assessment to value ratioInsurance:Property in flood plain or zone and on flood map requiring insuranceCLUE report, uninsurable or difficult to insureInsurance escrow or notLapse, adequacy of coverageProperty:SquattersFunctional ObsolescenceSeptic, onsite systemsWellLead or galvanized plumbingTerracotta sewerProperty preservationStructural damage (expansion cracks, main beams)Landscaping issues: retaining walls, bamboo, soil shifting, etc.No permitsIllegal BR size < 70 sq.

Or you get sick and can’t manage?

@Paul SandhuLet them sleep on the full size bed and the other person can use the twin if they get sick of their partner’s snoring.

The idea of lowballing grandma because she has cancer and can't pay her bills on her SFR makes me sick. 

Could you kick a sick 80 year old man out?