Thanks again for the insight and I'll keep all that in mind on my next analysis. 

Keeping picky tenants is a headache you don't want to deal with.

You can rent it out on a short-term basis, but lenders may require that it’s primarily for personal use (e.g., you stay there for part of the year).

Your best bet is to list it in the open market (MLS) with a local agent, with the option of furnished or not, and be prepared to have to clear it out should a buyer not be interested in your personal items. 

The husband would like to stay and get a roommate.My question for you is would this give us grounds to discontinue their lease if they need to move in another person to be able to afford it?

And if you feel like the person is not fully answering your question, just keep going up the chain, asking nicely for their supervisor, etc.  

As I've learned from the BP podcasts and in my personal experience in the industry and the trade, succes in real estate investing is so much impacted by the professional relationships and connections, and as such, I'm excited and motivated to start meeting and working with likeminded, motivated, and ambitious persons like myself! 

I would let them know you personally lived there for 30 years and never had a single cockroach, so she probably brought it in with her.

I've been on the LL diaries podcast and am not knocking other hosts but keep in mind that a lot of hosts entered into the market in 2020 or earlier where rental rates in the Sunbelt markets like Nashville, Austin, Houston, Charlotte, etc. had very low rent rates.

DTI and personal income are not considered.