The DC metro property market seems to be relatively recession proof, making the appreciation strategy less risky.

However, thanks to ECU and Vidant Health, Greenville is a growing town. 

It's relatively easy to do and guards against crazy events. 

I would also run the addresses through the enforcement database and ensure that there is no pending demo order or some other insidious board of health issue. 

Try to find a solution, maybe she has a relative that can help out, maybe a neighbor. 

I guess a lot depends on the value of the lot the house is on relative to the total price of the house.  

This is mostly because I am going to be housing hacking my first purchase and will want to live at least relatively close to work in Marion, MA. 

This would be my first investment property and, as I crunch the numbers, believe this could be a worthwhile investment and relatively simple way to start my REI career.I have a few questions for those that manage properties and would appreciate your feedback.- What is the most comprehensive/reliable, but cost effective, way to screen tenants?

I will be closing on my first two family house so I am relatively new in the land lording business. 

In those instances, the owner can avoid all the bankruptcy related issues Mike mentions by withdrawing the bankruptcy, and you may find that solves that issue.