A Plus, a neutral or maybe even a negative to some.

He is currently in breach of contract.I’m speaking with an attorney this week to file suit against him.

As @JonathanGreene said, tech has created an environment that allows folks like you Jon, to enjoy investing on your terms so that you do not put all of your eggs into one basket (so-to-speak).

Even if you are negative cash flowing but living there, it may be worth it, as you are not paying rent to someone else.

Speak with couple hard money lender there are plenty lenders that are local and knows the market.

Her communication was abysmal, was only ever able to speak to her once on the phone. 

.- Who better to show the house and speak positively about than a current tenant?

This is probably the number 3 fear after public speaking and death. 

Also, focus on 2 years of job/income stability.Class D Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, all cashflow with little, maybe even negative, relative rent & value appreciationVacancy Est: 20%+ should be used to cover nonpayment, evictions & damages.Tenant Pool: majority will have FICO scores under 560 (almost 30% probability of default), little to no good tradelines, lots of collections & chargeoffs, recent evictions.

I’m more a fan of Boone rather than Asheville (in NC speak) - the smaller, more authentic mountain experience rather than the touristy mountain regions.