Most states require 27+ days of continuous stay before they are considered a tenant and not a guest.

My suggestion is to continue being active on BP, get out to some networking events and seminars and also educate yourself through books and podcasts. 

A good landlord wants to do reasonable business to have continued tenants.

If a tenant is constantly paying late and there seems to be a clear sign of struggle in finances, wouldn't I be doing a dis-service by offering the tenant to renew their lease and continue the vicious cycle?

With a $950 mortgage and rental rates around $1,500, you’d have strong cash flow and continue growing your wealth.

Long term goal is to continue building my portfolio of investment properties. 

I’ll keep you updated as I continue my search but good luck!!

I did ask that Dmitri send me some example properties that had already been sold or more information that I could use to continue my research.

If that continues then I'm definitely out ( and we will see).

Just a week later the Court deemed it not to have standing, just to reverse the opinion this week and continue the Stay!