It's good the tenant is talking to you, but I suspect she's just filling you full of excuses and you're lapping them up.Cash for keys is what amateurs do when they don't know how to handle non-paying tenants.

I am not sure how to handle this situation?

. - Of course, you may need a Property Management Company to handle each rental when you move again.

If you’re confident in handling the entire process from start to finish and know how to mitigate risks when things go wrong, then you probably don't need an agent.

You can get REPS status regardless of how you handle depreciation.Straight Line Depreciation - This is taken 27.5 years on residential and 39 for commercial.Accelerated Depreciation - This requires a cost segregation analysis so you can divide the total value of the building into 5, 7, 15, and 27.5 (or 39) year depreciation buckets.  

The rule of thumb is, if you can't handle the potential call from the lender, don't do the deal. 

We haven't concluded on that yet but he does handle the day to day to keep the stress off of me. 

Identifying neighborhoods with good schools, infrastructure, and amenities can lead to finding a hidden gem.Myth 4: It Is Only Seasoned Investors Who Can Handle Distressed PropertiesExperience is helpful in real estate, but you do not need to be a seasoned investor to do well in distressed properties.

., and getting familiar with each zipcode so when the next lead comes up, you are much more educated to handle a conversation or pitch a solution. 2.

The key is to work with a reputable QI who is experienced in handling 1031 exchanges.