If you come across a good SFH, you could always wholesale the deal to a friend or fellow investor. 

I also find that I typically help at least one friend/family member with a transaction each year (which will cover the maintenance costs of my license indefinitely, moving forward).- Yes, there is increased liability; however, if you take earning your license seriously, it doesn't take much to understand what must be disclosed, how to disclose it, etc.

You, my friend, have a slumlord.

Talk to a local real estate attorney about starting an eviction for anyone currently living there.Be safe, take at least one intimidating friend if you decide to knock on the door.

I’m a broker and a friends mom called me today to help her find a rental for her.

Also, meet new friends!

@Jon McdonaldYou may want to reach out to @Michael PlaksHe is an accountant in Houston and a frequent contributor on biggerpockets.

Hey all, I listen to the podcast pretty frequently and thought I'd check out the community.I am new to real estate investing, but I did manage to buy 118 acres in Oregon last year at the age of 25.

It might not be a scam - in CA there are very low rates on PM.My friend has a rental condo for $1850/mo and her PM fees are $76 flat.

A fellow BP member / friend challenged me on this and threw out the idea of keeping the house as a long term rental and then using the cash flow to pay the payments on a newer vehicle.