Personally when buying rentals I tend to buy in neighborhoods that I feel like I wouldn't personally mind living in and when I look for tenants I try to look for people that not only pass my screening but also I personally don't dislike.  

She'd probably be able to put you on the line as a co-borrower.I've done this personally and it's been great for me and my situation!

@Kasey Hardt very interesting,  didn't realize this was a pattern but even I've got friends that are getting recruited to the area for medical device startups etc, so could be a very interesting trend to watch.

It separates your personal assets from your business, providing a safeguard if any legal issues arise related to tenants or the property.

Sounds like the person knew what was going on with their credit report as they have filed reports in the past. 

I let the booking expire and figured it was a troll.I then get another request from the same person about a month later for the same dates.

I don’t think that is the person this sort of situation is meant for.

Have the tenants take and send pictures of any maintenance items and video chat with the repair person as needed.If you ever get in a situation where you just feel like you can't do it or don't want to do it, you can always put a PM in place at any time. 

Good morning @Cosmo DePintoHuntsville is an exceptional market where I’ve personally seen investors’ portfolios thrive.

As a disabled person, I want to be in real estate, but I know I am limited.