That being said, I've definitely signed leases for properties that were on the other side of the country and I didn't get a chance to physically see them before signing the lease.

An LLC is useful for two things: anonymity and legal protection.

I've always been able to find my STR clients investments that are legal and whose numbers works. 

Alternative is the sherif evicts him and I pay tax and insurance.I know we can have a gentleman's agreement on these things, but im still afraid he might be able to legally sue me if we have a legitimate residential lease?

If you do have to move because of a job, you would be safest (in my opinion, i am not giving legal advice or financial advice), i would sell that property to ensure that you did not just purchase with the goal of moving out early and taking advantage of lower rates and lower down payments for purchasing your home as a primary residence. 

Pro rata is the best but it’s definitely not the fairest and it causes the tenants to be upset, for good reason. 

Quote from @Arvand Sabetian: Hi Felicia,I'd definitely recommend taking your time to consider your options.Lithonia sees a lot of squatters and trespassers.

This eviction altogether cost me $20,000 - legal fees, lost rent, and rehabbing.

Start by talking to a cross-border CPA and attorney to handle taxes and legal structures properly.

So this thread has been going on since before COVID and no one has a definite answer?