But, if you had a particular property in mind elsewhere I'd be happy to analyze it to show you it to get your honest opinion. 

I'm so glad you brought up trash, totally slipped my mind in my eval.

Hope that helps explain the policy a bit more :) I need to stress again that I was not in the right frame of mind when I made this post.

My kids and extended family are in the lower 48 so I don't mind excuses to get down there- and the sun too! 

I have sold some properties years ago on lease options where the tenant buyers actually exercise their right and purchased the property. ( I was in the deed.)The reason I am concerned to tie another person’s property up  with the lease option is that people can change their mind, as in the seller.  

Find a partner, find co-workers/friends/relatives you wouldn’t mind living with, find a property you can buy for less than your current rent.

The thoughts that are running through my mind being this close is creating a nightmare in my mind that needs to be calmed.   

I certainly don't want to get into the business of being a "bottom feeder" that takes advantage of people, but if there is space in the industry for someone to help people in your situation while making a fair profit, I wouldn't mind learning more and getting involved.If interested, message me.

Looks like you're getting a killer deal on property management, do you mind sharing who you are using? 

I still have it in the back of my mind as a way to turn sweat equity and one down payment into two.