I see this as a 1-2 year transition.Again thanks for your advice, I really appreciate you taking the time to provide some food for thought.

I explained I wasn't interested in "taking a ride up with him", the home has been uninhabited for nearly 6 years in a harsh ND climate, it has some mold and minor water damage, some asbestos tile, the tax assessment for mowing and snow removal annually is 1200$ not including all other associated carrying costs and that I already have a relationship with the home owner and they are willing to amend the purchase agreement and close... easy peasy.  

Thanks BP for all the great brain food. 

Worst case scenario is that he burns down apartment due to leaving stove on or burning food.

Not to get political, but if the current budget passes, it could dramatically effect lower income tenants if there food stamps are cut and SSI benefit for one of their children are cut.

More food for thought on Self Storage, being more recession resistant than others:4 D's.

I would be interested in taking a look at the details of this project if its something you are not interested in.

Food for thought

Is it even food?  

It wouldn't seem such an important thing really try and see where in relation to the freeway is this going to be,  And if you can look at the environmental impact report see if it gives a number about the vehicles that will be passing by every day,  Most of the casinos wont be local regulars like one might think,  If it's by the freeway there's were the bulk of the customers will come from and they will all need someone to make change clean stock food tend bar etc.,  those are YOUR pool of potential renters.