I just had a conversation with one of my lenders this evening. 

Seller finance is a powerful tool to get into investing if it’s done right

Alternatively, if you have a partner that you trust and fits the above criteria, then it may work.Sounds cool to own a place in Italy, but if something breaks down, there is a legal dispute - and many more problems.... you'll have to converse in a different language and different circumstances. 

I'll PM you to keep the conversation going.

During our conversation there was much more info to consider .......obviously not in her favor.Her background check would be perfect as it was income......but she wouldn't make a long term Tenant anywayIf you doubt - trust your gut.....

I would love to see a conversation on ways people have found to save time!

It is very easy to look to your property management company for blame and if this is the way that you feel I do apologize and assure you that we do everything in our power to place good quality tenants that will stay and pay - but there is no way to guarantee that … nobody can.

Through conversation, learned the empty lot next door was also owned and needed to be part of the selling package.

My current tenants have a lease until April 1st, and I suspect they may not renew although I haven't had the conversation with them yet.

SFH present different pros and cons but one interesting idea I heard on BiggerPockets Podcast 185: How “Rent-to-Own” Can Increase Cash Flow and Maximize Equity with Bill Powers is "rent-to-own"