I'm closing in on 200 rentals and am happy to help get you past that 1st mental hurdle. 

They need to screen out those who are mentally off the rails crazy acting, and put them in asylums where they can be cared for properly.Pee test30 days out, then once a week for 4 weeks.

Note: some states have laws concerning the amount of security deposits in a leas, so watch out there as well.And, you really don't need to call it a security deposit, it could be the tenant's savings for their fiscal health which in turn helps the landlord by them being fiscally responsible, sometimes you need to think of others before thinking of yourself, not only does that make you look better it keeps you out of trouble.If terms of a lease agreement are not kept by the tenant then the owner has a "security" recourse or route to take, it's called an eviction. 

Use the mental training & conditioning you received in the Military and investing will be no sweat.

Understand her mentality in broad terms to be able to tell if she's able to come around (objectivity is crucial here). 

Passed inspections and board of health and tenant reopened for business in 24 days total.

Though, I'm currently still working from home and on an appointment by appointment bases due to ongoing health issues.

I enjoy technology, video games, TV & movies, the outdoors, health & fitness, hanging out with my family.  

Sketching has been a great mental release for me - keeping so busy prospecting for deals, writing offers - dealing with sellers and agents - drawing takes me away somewhere in my mind guided my my pencil.

I've never really spent much mental energy on the tax sales-seems that most I know get paid off quickly by the owner so it seems like the potential for a lot of work and little payoff (with occasional bit paydays!).