In this instance, you need to use this opportunity to establish that you are the new landlord and these are your expectations, no exceptions.

Sure, after a relationship has been established.

It really depends on your definition of "dirty".I would keep the tenant initially and simply non renew at the end of their lease if the "dirt" is a issue in regards to whether it is damaging the unit.Once you get established improving your tenant base is fairly simple and a normal process in investing in rentals.

I am still establishing credit.. so investing would be kind of toughWhat are the best tips for beginners?

I will be broker in charge as it will be my brokerage once I get it established.

There is no way to police a transaction and as to damages if an identical method was used, such would be pretty hard to establish!

The tenant/landlord relationship has been firmly established even before they move in.If they don't respect you before they move in, don't expect them to after they are in.

It's one thing to be frugal, not have car payments, etc but it's a whole other thing to leave your family and friends behind and start all over in a city you may potentially hate just to establish some buy and holds.

The integration and ongoing access to consulting support may or may not be there in that model.Either using mortgages or establishing joint ventures will work.  

My understanding is I would enter a trust agreement with the property seller and this would establish the initial contract to purchase the property.