I have learned not to judge others, I'd treat them like anyone else, but with maybe a closer eye on anything suspicious. 

@Rich NationPersonally, I would treat you the same as the uninvited bible thumpers that knock on my door.

Check-out the pre-construction building codes against subterranean termites to see if your existing "wood foundation" has been treated with the proper "long term sealing" protections needed in Florida.

IMHO SFR tennants tend to stay longer and treat the property better. 

Even though it’s family, treat it like a traditional business deal...draft and sign a promissory note, record the note as their having the 1st deed to the property so that they can be named as loss payee on the insurance policy, just in case.Also, something to think about on both ends, buying and selling to family, you should pass the commissions that you would be paying to an agent along to any family member who is buying rom you, or vice versa...automatic 6% discount, as that money would have gone out the door anyhow.Best of luck!

I have found that they typically do not honor their leases or treat me right, and this is one of the red flags I look for when screening tenants.

I was able to meet the income qualifications for the loan I am seeking, but found it very odd how underwriting treats passive losses for income qualification purposes.

Not certain if you plan on purchasing more property in the future, but treat your investment as a business.

The key is to be consistent and treat all applicants the same to avoid any Fair Housing complaints.Nationwide, over 93% of tenants are paying their rent: https://www.nmhc.org/research-insight/nmhc-rent-payment-tracker/. 

However, they are subject to clearing your normal (i.e. treat all applicants the same) screening.