There are many reasons that I will provide but the biggest 2 in your case are that it will cost more than the value it adds and it is likely to make your existing SFH rent controlled.  

Ideally, we can connect next week and my team and I can provide a free consultation on what may work best for you and your Mom with a few more details, but if I were to take the situation at face value and try and brainstorm an idea. 

Our team has assisted investors from Canada, the UK, Israel, China, Argentina and many other places do exactly what you are aiming to do.In addition, we can help you with finding great deals, point you in the direction of lenders if you need that, place you with one of our expert realtors, manage your rehab, and if you intend to hold we can provide Property management services,'Inbox me if you would like to discuss further-Leroy

You will find a better deal that makes you feel comfortable.

Innovation and providing better services are what it's all about.Quote from @Tim Baldwin: Alex, it's a great question.

I sent her the check for returned security deposit by certified mail to a P.O. box she provided me.

CA taxes residents on worldwide income but may provide a credit for taxes paid to other states.

However, you do need to handle this situation carefully, make sure you follow a standard screening process to avoid any Fair Housing Act violations.I'm honestly not even sure if you can initiate the conversation with the parole officer, if they reach out to you, or the tenant provides the info and offers the opportunity to call them, that's a different story.Make sure you apply the same screening criteria you use for all potential tenants. 

I am a very small fish in a huge pond, but the impact of my first BPCON has provided me with an even stronger sense of community built into my personal portfolio.

@Juli FordWe are going to be in a similar situation in a few years and questions we ask are:How comfortable would you be if you had to pay the loans at 7%?