The only problem is that last part - no matter what.Every new investor needs a "deal killer" in their life.

Your tenants obligation was to pay you on Jan 1, so it doesn't matter if they paid someone else they still owe you...obviously details re: notice and dates all come into play here and from a practical perspective I'd work with the tenant and not move to evict over this.

It's really a matter of how much money you have to put into the deal.

You can also check their reviews online at Google, Facebook, or Yelp.

This could offset concerns about selling to an investor.Final ThoughtsYour approach will matter as much as your offer.

Most are folks that have the emotional control of a 5 year old, controlling attitude, an omniscient narrative in every thread & topic, act like an online hall monitor, and constant attention seeking. 

I'd ideally like to do this process and not cost much money, but having a good roommate does matter to me.

I've found conflicting information online.

This added inventory gave renters more options, leading to increased competition for landlords.Why This Matters (and Why There's Hope)For landlords accustomed to a manageable 6-day increase in DOM during the holidays, the 10+ day spike might feel concerning.

No matter the stage of the market, there’s always reasons not to invest. - Prices are too high- Prices are falling- Interest rates are too high- My Cousins, Mothers, Sister told me that Real Estate is too riskyThere’s never a “perfect” time, but everyone wishes that they started sooner.