Even as a subcontractor, they do not discern between owner/operator or employee.  

Screen Screen ScreenYou can be more discerning in an owner-occupied building and should screen for neighbors, not just tenants.

With a regular inundation of both good and bad, positive and negative information, it can be difficult to filter through all the noise and discern what’s right for oneself and one’s family.

@Jaquette GreenI pray that you will have great wisdom and discernment and that you’d have eyes to see diamonds in the rough :-)Keep in touch!

Theeducator's fiduciary obligation is to teach discerning and quality due diligence (and to help one master the artof the negotiation) to maximize the student's profit from the acquisition of an asset.

Prospective tenants aren't very discerning regarding the units; due to the lack of supply they are just happy to get a place in town (affluent area, not a lot of lower income rentals.)I have contacted all the buildings inquiring about rents, so I am generally aware of how much they bring in and what their mix is.

What makes discernment difficult is the age of our buildings (100+ years old with unusual building methods, etc.)Thanks so very much for this advice.

It is up to you to discern whether the "buddy" is a good worker.   

I can tell you I won't have anything negative to say about any company, but I'm happy to help you discern where they operate, how long they've been in business and if they would be a good fit for your expectations as an investor.    

But you need to be able to discern if the tenancy is worth saving.