Which begs the question; what role does a particular property play in creating an environment in which multiple crimes seemingly take place over and over again?

The condition and amenities play a role here. 

We operate under an LLC with a well written agreement so everyone understands their roles, responsibilities and financial contributions.

I do not discount the effort of the roles you listed, but the other partner is paying virtually all the acquisition costs (and 20% of the value) and taking on most of the risk.  

Let them deal with it.This is part of the solution but if I exercise it without a bit of pre-work,  leaves me with an abandon home on my property and with Covid slow courts it may take months to extinguish her rights under the lease and then go through the abandonment process for the home to get title so we can get a permit to haul it off to the dump. 

Knowing what your plan is for acquiring future properties plays a huge role in terms of how you finance your first deal and the type of property you will be looking to purchase.  

Once you have the money and ready to exercise your option to purchase first try to talk to seller to see if they would be open to owner finance it for you with that 20 percent down since you will have shown them that you are a responsible renter.

Speculation has a role in each person's financial strategy, but it is prudent to understand that speculation is different from investing and why.Investing looks at what the market has done and is doing and looks to participate in those things that the market has shows a willingness to reward. 

I’m starting off not using an LLC or sole proprietor business and hoping to role this first initial purchase into one later on down the line as I get more experienced and confident.

@Kory Reynolds Hey Kory, I'd love to have a conversation regarding the tax side of accounting and learn about your specific role with investors.