If we put a tenant in the house we will have to pay the state back their $8,000 of assistance.Loan Balance: $150KCapital Required to Rent: $10K ($8K to pay out the state and $2K that I put into professional cleaning and new carpets.) 

#s based on duplex I’m being shown420,000, rate 6.25%Mortgage payment: 3271 + 225 HOA (increase $65 starting July) =3561Currently paying 1200 in rent + utilities.I know you’re going to scream at me for this.

These folks promise to lease and manage the properties they sell you (at a huge profit), and then don't follow through. 

Remember: Insurance companies want you to pay the bill and when it comes to their turn, will do everything they can to NOT pay.I would get clear on that piece before proceeding further.

Note that you may have more tenant-to-tenant issues to deal with though.As with any real estate investment, you pays your money, you takes your chances :)

Facts to consider: The condo is in my husbands name, has been for about 5 years so the capital gains taxes would be ours to pay upon sale.

How do I properly get proof of the alimony she will receive AND how do I protect myself from her either not paying or getting her alimony to pay?

I will say, if you want them to spend time with you walking you through it and answering your questions, you will want to offer to pay them for their time.

do you have a pay history, is it being serviced by anyone but yourself.

I think the other thing that will keep some folks in the urban core is because well thats where their family is and they are not going to move ..