What kind of contracting professions are there?

The partnership or business arrangement puts each of you in substantial risk, both legally and economically.

Oh gotcha I'm not familiar with land contracts.

Landlords must follow the proper legal eviction process, even if the tenant is no longer paying rent or utilities.Since your "friend" has already initiated the eviction process and is waiting for the sheriff to remove the tenant, it's important to let that process play out legally.

I wonder if that is legal or not or at the very least not ethical or moral..

Arlington is the only Texas city that has successfully withstood legal challenges to its strict STR regulations.

While I'm not a legal expert, in Illinois, landlords typically have the right to serve a 5-day notice for unpaid rent.I had a friend who faced a similar situation with a tenant who was a traveling professional.

We currently are under contract to buy a .3 acre lot in downtown that is in a frequent transit area, which means we are allowed to build two accessory dwelling units on the lot. we are also zoned for a duplex, so that’s the plan!

This is a bit tricky, but you can do an option-lease contract.

On top of all that, they could be deported or willingly return to their country and there's no way for you to pursue legal action against them if they leave damages or unpaid bills.