("Lease-to-own" often misleads tenants into thinking that they have an ownership interest in the house, so I generally avoid using that term.)As a landlord, you will need to be aware of all the usual landlord-tenant and fair housing rules and regulations.

This happens often with brokers that get a lot of reo inventory that is not HUD or FNMA as they have systems in place. 

The sales commissions are smaller, but rents on the smaller deals seem to more often exceed 1% in C+ and B areas so I understand why investors are looking to buy there.

Current owners said they get a form from the county so often to help with reassessing the homes but they simply discard it.

Another item to consider in your plan is often times the utilities are not going to be separate, which may not be an issue when you live there but if you end up renting out your dwelling when you PCS elsewhere, your new tenant is not going to pay for their utilities plus the accessory dwelling unit.

The Tenant is advised that, if insurance coverage is desired by the Tenant, the Tenant should inquire of Tenant's insurance agent regarding a Renter's Policy of Insurance.Maintenance of Property.Tenant agrees that at all times...

I have a technical background, but have always led teams and have less often been an individual contributor.

How often are you going to have to deal with the threat of being sued.   

i am glad I read the post , the title said the " tenant had a litter of Puppies "    My first thought was what type of tenants are you renting to .

However, we figure since we are purchasing a duplex near the college, it shouldn't be difficult for the management company to maintain a steady flow of tenants.