The fact is that you have a list of requirements for renting from you, that you present to each applicant and marriage status is not on that list, supports your argument.

(Imagine the dog bite, the underage drunk, whatever the worst in you can think of.)I don’t think i’d sign for triple the going rent.

If you buy a package of 6 lesser houses  that means I have 6 roofs, 6 hvac, less cashflow, and likely subpar appreciation(dollar for dollar) compared to better areas.The reduced maintenance costs, higher rents, better tenants, appreciation, and reduced hassle factor for new construction are real and attractive.  

Not saying all tenants are bad, as most of us just want to make our rent payment on time and live our lives - but don't be surprised if you run into more headaches vs. spending a bit more money up front for peace of mind later on with placing better tenants. 

I list on Zillow, primarily communicate with them over Zillow messages and then give our remote login code to enter the home. 2) Maintenance between tenants - This one will be tricky as I will have to transfer all utilities to my name and send multiple vendors to the house for getting the house rent ready.

The numbers all work in my favor since this will turn into a fixed cost rather than a % of gross rents.

Regardless, it speaks to him being a high maintenance person I don't want to rent to.

I intend to build a home that will be rented out to offset the costs of ownership.I can find construction to permanent loans on second homes easily. 

The biggerpockets rental calculator is great, but sometimes the rent estimates are way off.

There is definitely potential to get it lower but it seems like it is going to have to be way lower after considering the expenses that are going to come with it.The entire property has potential to bring in $3,000 worth of rental income if my rent comps are correct.