A tenant who is well into the eviction process offered me part of the cash and to hold his four wheeler or car until rent is completely caught up.My wife says there is too much liability in doing this, but I am considering it.

It's also the method that banks use to collect mortgage and car payments, so it's widely accepted and bulletproof technology.Ideally your ACH solution is built into your property management software, so all the accounting magic just happens.  

I believe this is from the Chicago suburban lease, but I add it to my CAR lease:Any appliances contained in the Premises are provided for the Tenant’s convenience.

Population 10,500Duplex both units identical 3b2ba 1300 sq ft each. 1 car garage eachThere’s 2 other 3b2ba single family houses listed for rent at $1,100 and $1,200 (they have been rehabbed.)I believe rent could be $700/$750Property 2: $180,000Located in Sierra Vista, Arizona.

I was told this would be difficult since I live in another state and I have no car and rent where I live.  

Might be better if he has something he can sell you or you can hold for collateral such as a car, with the understanding that he is using that money to get caught up on his house payment, depending on how much he needs.

I always say/said  your markets are more akin to trading cars than real estate.. 

We were so poor that when we took a vacation, we drove to Florida from Chicago, ate dollar sandwiches at Mcdonalds, slept in the car because we couldn't afford to rent a hotel, and enjoyed the beaches during the day.Anyway, we decided to buy a foreclosed home for about $80k. 

If he had to choose between rent or his car the car would win out.Screening requires that you understand people and how they make decisions.

I see multiple cars parked at the residence overnight.