Any potential tenant is going to be a gamble either way, so you have to trust whatever makes you most comfortable.

I know it is all a gamble we just want to be as informed about it as possible.

I would recommend having her talk to her CPA and financial adviser  Especially at her age you can't gamble on giving her incorrect advice- She needs to be in the hands of a financial professional. 

The interest rate is always a gamble.  

., curate for me which of those listings are actual good deals, you're doing nothing.It seems that many agents just want to get as big of an email list as possible to spam their junk, and that's their entire business model.Agents that want to sell your property. 

They probably thought you were spamming members. 

Just be aware that spamming is not allowed, so they need to genuine connections and real (wanted) conversations.Here is a link to paid memberships:https://www.biggerpockets.com/membership-typesOne final recommendation is to set a goal for daily posts in the forums.

My goal with this property has always been to cover operating expenses and long turn capital improvements as well as use it as a second home and gamble on the appreciation.

You're gambling with your business. 

I personally believe the stock market is a gambling casino...