On our second deal, we brought on another partner, to help with down payment and balance sheet.Thank God, because when we signed our next deal six months later, our partner was instrumental in helping us with the loan.

First, establish an online presence and join local groups and orgs to get your name out.

Call it snake bite, or just God’s hand in my life, but I do sleep better and really enjoy owing no one.

Contract forms and other necessary evilsI'm a member of the California Bar (based in God Bless Texas) but not offering legal advice here - just a word to the wise.  

Assignor, Seller and Seller’s agent(s) do not warrant that the property meets any currentCity, County, State or Federal building codes, nor the presence of any and all outstandingor pending violations against the property.

Lastly, if you have a large social media presence, you could simply promote the open house on those platforms. 

Their local expertise and on-the-ground presence are invaluable for managing and maintaining your property effectively.

Strong military presence, strong rental market.

To build on what Scott said, since this has already happened once, if it ever happenes again with this tenant and God forbid she hurts someone, you may be found culpable since you were aware of this "pattern."

God knows I've paid out more for lesser reason.