Slow and steady wins the race.

Like you, we're opting for the steady but lower return of yearly, stable leases, vs the vacation rental market which offers higher return but more hands on, and we'd have to outsource the management. 

FHA requirements say I need steady income in the other state to be approved.

It had to sit in the home for 24 hours before being installed, to get to the proper temperature/humidity.

The great part here is he let me have one that is already built up with a great reputation and steady repeat clients. 

Because my duplexes are not demanding top tier rent then there is little risk to default from not being able to rent my units, which is the life blood of rental income......being able to consistently have occupied property, producing predictable, reliable, steady income.  

I avoid felonies ,well if he is a truck driver they have a steady job and  must tow the line or  they get yanked off the road .Might dig deeper about the charges see what he says and what you pull up on your back ground check if you want to rent to him .

LTRs are the slow and steady fire to financial freedom in this model, 

Quote from @Gabe Munoz: Learn about seller financing, then see if you can negotiate something that works for both parties.If they sell the property outright, they may get hit with a big tax bill.If you give them a down payment and make monthly payments, they get a steady income and only pay tax on the portion collected each year, which may significantly reduce their taxes.

This allows them to defer taxes on rental income and capital gains until retirement, and it can be a great way to build wealth and secure a steady stream of income in retirement.In conclusion, the perks of tax shelter with investment property are numerous, and they can help investors reduce their tax burden and increase their overall profitability.