I'd say she wants to avoid an agent's fee, but the desperation factor is counter-intuitive, because she wouldn't be trying to get the most out of the property with a quick sale, it seems to me.It could all work out fine, but desperation from an executor of an estate is really off, to me.  

Also for a 175k purchase with 25% down i calculate $590 pmYou'll probably also want to factor is about 10% of rent for capital expense, which you will not run into every month, but when you do (usually when a tenant leaves) you do have to pay it.By the way, $175K... this is not that property in the corner on Acapulco is it?

(I know, but it happens)Analyze their credit report and if you feel comfortable, do a background check and make sure their criminal history checks out.Another key factor is employment history.

They turned them into as many units as they could, mostly tiny studios and a few one-bedrooms.Initially, his tenants were Portuguese fish factory workers, before the university grew to end up across the block.  

Another factor is 50k commission and appx 20k other sale expenses.

Our current tenant loves the place and has expressed her intentions to stay there long term.We have since replaced an LED light fixture due to factory defect and had a maintenance call from the new tenant.  

I think the biggest factor is networking.

The only confusing factor is that this property just happens to have a separate locked entry.

Thank you all for the input.I will offer the appliances stove and refrigerator.I guess the hassle factor is what I was trying to avoid thinking to rent without any but paying the bills and not getting the house rented as quickly is the bigger goal here

@Wei HuangThe lack of plumbing is the big factor.  I