I really hate to say this, because I have a very soft spot in my heart for the elderly and the disabled (and that includes mental health issues); but, you don't want to make a commitment like that and then have to deal with a lengthy eviction process which can take a turn in any direction since the tenant is a reported schizophrenic.

This is the only bathroom in the house, and the way the house is set up (fairly small) to fit a new shower and full-length tub in, I'd need to make a small addition to move the washer and dryer into.

Landlords are required by law to provide proper living conditions for their tenants, free from health or safety hazards, often referred to as an "implied warranty of habitability."

My mom, who has some health issues, wants to move back to the area but isn't sure she will be comfortable there by herself (I live in CA, closest family would be NC and she currently lives in WV). 

We tore down the tiled walls & had bath fitter just got over the tub & shower walls.

A tub surround take a couple hours to install.

I am a health professional and have $200,000 extra in after tax cash a year looking to invest into real estate.

If she can not handle money, then she should look for an immediate pay annuity or a series of step CDs.BTW, when renting to someone with health issues, its important to have information about her 'to contact in case of emergency' and 'who can access the unit to remove things in case of emergency' Or her death.

Would love to network with a member of biggerpacket a little about me work in the health care industry in Phoenix Arizona would like to start a career in investing in real estate would care for some pointers in knowing the business thanks.

One thing to keep in mind when crunching numbers: 9-5 job vs working on your own.  9-5 at least provides (hopefully): health insurance, vacation days, sick days, paid training, 401k / 401k match, to name a few.