But before you do, make sure the previous owner put in place the proper reinforcement in the ceiling to safely install a ceiling fan.

Make it a point in your property rules to have tenants maintain proper egress, clean the home regularly, use the ventilation devices appropriately, and report to you in a timely manner any mold or moisture problems.Here is a clause from our rental agreement that covers this....MAINTENANCE OF PREMISES.Landlord will maintain all electrical, plumbing, heating, and other facilities and appliances supplied by Landlord in good working order.Landlord will perform periodic inspections of the premises, no less than once a year, for the purpose of property maintenance and repair.Landlord will notify Tenant in advance of the inspection.

I think filing an eviction will be good to be on the safe side, if I can find out who lived there!  

If you purchase one >350K it is safe to say the capital gain is delayed under present rule.1031 is being challenged and debated in Congress to do w/o as a loop hole.

What types of properties would safely yield such a return ?  

There are thousands of Puerto Rican’s flooding into Florida looking for a safe place to live.

Anything to help me seem less random and crazy.I do not yet have personal experience as a host (my apartment is not an option -- entry is super-complicated and tied to a 'precious' FOB device), but I've watched closely as my girlfriend has successfully Airbnb'd her townhome in DC and she has already suggested that I list her as a partner.

Everyone has the right to live in a safe, healthy, and affordable home.

Google small taxpayer safe harbor nolo...because I believe you can now as of 2014, deduct improvements in the year done.

just a little internal device.