We are only allowed to point out geographical positives and negatives. 

The renter criteria I used initially was as follows:*Min. 3x rent multiplier *Credit score of over 650+*Small dogs and cats are ok*No smoking *No criminal record & eviction history*The first step was to take really good pictures and write a nice and detailed description and list the unit on Zillow Rental Manager and FB Marketplace.

The only reason I did so earlier is because I believe it's much easier for a Singaporean to operate in that geographic region than, say, jumping to the US market.

Yes, I would definitely include your screening criteria as part of your listing description.

These insights are only gained through experiences in those geographic markets and varying economic cycles.

Let’s start with what I consider to be a “good” tenant.Good TenantsThe only way to make money is to keep the property occupied by tenants who:Have stable employment in a market segment that is very likely to be stable or improve over time.Pay all the rent on scheduleTake care of the propertyDo not cause problems with neighborsDo not engage in illegal activities while on the propertyStay for many yearsWhile the above may seem obvious it is not easy to achieve with any consistency because it depends on:Selecting properties that target a tenant pool with a high percentage of “good” tenants.Working with a skilled property manager who can select a good tenant from all the applicants.Good tenants are not the norm and property managers who can consistently select good tenants are not common.Selecting Your Tenant PoolThe first item under the good tenant description is that they have to be employed and stay employed.

This is not a perfect method, but I've found some great contractors via Nextdoor and local FB groups... in fact, I found my "go-to" contractor through the latter after posting a job description with photo.

Also, the description of this instance lacks sufficient facts to establish "negligence" on the part of the owner, or even culpability on the part of the renter (the daughter). 

Also, on Schedule B form 8995-A the IRS asks to "Provide a description of the aggregated trade or business and an explanation of the factors met that allow the aggregation in accordance with Regulations section 1.199A-4."

The advantage of a HUD, has the highest LTV in the market, the rate is in the mid to high 3's, , the rate and term is fixed for 35 years, it is non recourse, assumable, no defined financial capacity requirements, no geographic restriction, and no minimum population requirements.