Again won't use more than normal level many times, but your major turnover when they trash the place happens much more frequently so it will all average out.Good luck!  

I am however a big fan of continuing to learn from valid mediums.

I like ceiling fans for functionality.

Way too often, I am seeing advice on these forums that, if followed, will result in landlords losing some of their strongest applicants.Probably the best known example, and one discussed on here frequently, is in setting the rent.  

Located in a great neighborhood, formal DR, family room, built-in shelving, laundry closet & lrg eat-in kitchen w/ plenty of cabinet space.The home was once a rental, then individual family purchased it, they were foreclosed on, and the home sat empty for over 1 year.I have made some modifications to the home since I purchased with the help of family:  installed 2 new ceiling fans in the bedrooms, replaced 2 interior door knobs, replaced all outlets with 3 prong grounded, rewired the living room and hung double ceiling fans as there was not lighting other than lamp plugged into outlet, painted the dining room and kitchen, installed a dish washer, some small landscaping projects around the home, had ancient HVAC system serviced,  but much more needs to be done.  

no, there were not special forms needed. the canadian couple did not, of course have american social security numbers, but they were able to use canadian i. d. in place of that without issue. they purchased the house i sold them and others that they currently own in much the same manner as an american citizen does. i would have to agree with josh, it would be best for your friend to invest in an area of the U S that he can travel to easily. here in buffalo and the western new york area, the couple from canada that i speak of live in toronto which is about 90 miles away. pretty much an easy trip. of course you have to go thru customs on a regular basis which can trigger intrest from them because of the frequent trips, but once they get to know you and the issues that are a part of the reason for the frequent trips, its not a problem. 

So, I'm not a fan of 15 year mortgages.  

Also remember, the higher the person's income are, the more their spending habits, the more volatile they are as to handling finances when S hits the fan.

My dad is a laker fan. 

And brokers frequently have desk fees and other monthly expenses you'll have to pay.In my opinion your best bet is to find an agent who will work with you.