We could possibly live with her staying there until April but I do not believe that she will even leave then.

Out of curiosity, how long after a guest leaves do you or your cleaners check on the property?  

If it was long term yeah you can make it clear upfront as a take it or leave it.

Just focusing on the passive income you want to achieve will leave you chasing cash flow which will have you buying properties in worse areas with harder tenancies that seem to cash flow better, but will have large cap ex.Any time someone asks a question about where to invest and it can be anywhere, they aren't ready to invest and are opening themselves up to every pitch in the world on an area.

A mass shooting occurred tonight on the street next to the street where the property is located, leaving nine people shot and one dead.

Now, this tenant is saying that they don't remember any agreement and thought they paid month to month and could leave whenever.

My goal is to continue to acquire more cash flowing rentals to eventually leave my day job and just self manage the rental properties. 

I had 2 weeks to pack my stuff and leave the rest behind.

If they pass the screening, also find out who is paying the deposit as that is the person you will be returning it to once they leave.

Second, I let the tenant know I know their criminal history and tell them to leave.