I simply don't understand the point of SubTo when there is a many generations old existing legal instrument readily available for use.  

Point is, risk exists with ALL of it and there is no sure fire "guaranteed" anything.

But the stigma behind crime still exists, like any city, so it's important to screen tenants.

However, I don't think they have resources to investigate these sorts of things and that policies exist not to prosecute them because they are likely small claims (under $10k in my state) so that the aggrieved person can seek a remedy themselves in civil court.

On the complete team thing. yes it does exist BUT it's VERY rare. 

You'll meet many of his existing students, and learn about their experiences, without a high-pressure sales pitch. 

Having watched many prior co-workers get paid, cash their check at the casino, and promptly deposit it all into a slot machine I can tell you with pretty good certainty that casinos don't have a positive effect on disposable income and good use of the existing income in the area surrounding :)Are there solid local employers OTHER than the casino in a 15-minute drive? 

You have acquired skills that are worth 500k, so maybe you can translate that into an adjacent career path and leverage your existing skills?

Work with your commercial lender and see if you can self finance, by cross collateralizing your existing portfolio.

One lot has a 2 bed and one bath cottage that was an existing STR.