When they sign the lease, it is one of the five key points highlighted on the first page that they have to initial.

Hello Friends,I own a 1982-built ground-level condo (one unit above, one below).

He then had a mentor that taught him one-on-one to invest in real estate.

Which one is more appealing - continuing to own the house or the security of that much cash/liquidity?

I recommend sticking to one.

I have filed for eviction on one tenant that I have placed in my career, and I was able to negotiate him out long before the court date. 99% of the time, eviction should not be a driver for whether you invest. 

In fact I had one done that size over the summer from some real slobs who moved out, and it required an inordinate amount of deep cleaning including almost one full day just on the filth of the kitchen floors, and it was $400. 

@Chris Mahoo, rule one of investing: if the investment only makes sense because of the "tax advantages" it is NOT a good investment.  

Do you know any good ones in the Phoenix area? 

Ex, can't get one through Chase bank here, but went to our local Credit Union.