It will be similar to using a low cost redfin agent, they only save on sell side commissions though.  

This would save on space in the compact areas meant for securing personal belongings and sleeping. 

You can save on that while you are living there -- but if you plan on holding onto the property and moving away -- you will want to plan for the management fees in your original proforma.Good Luck!

Reserve funds usually aren’t a problem assuming you are saving for retirement at a job as I’ve always been allowed to use 401k/Roth’s as reserve funds. 20 loans ar available if you get 10 and your spouse gets 10 each individually. 

I think my next house might require $200K going this route which would take me quite a long time to save up. 

I purchased my 1st duplex almost 2 years ago and in that time I’ve had some financial issues that wiped most of my savings.

She needs that completely resolved pronto.Finally, how did she screen this tenant?

Assets: This will be liquid assets such as checking/savings, 401k, IRA’s, stocks, etc.

I have some BAD debts I could eliminate, some debts I could work on, add to savings, or do something else?

You’ll learn a ton and save a lot of money while doing it.