Notably the tenant lies about their Visa status during the application process, and also withheld employment details (as a cover up of the illegal nature of the work).

We like the physical nature of it, the steady streams of monthly cash flow, that it can provide a service to the community, and with investment it can help to improve the quality of life in the local community as well.

In my opinion there is no sucj thing as " no risk" simply becayse its the nature if the business.  

I'm sure it can be done, however its going to be a little more difficult than in a part of the country where SFH prices are naturally low.  

Every county has their own procedures and some seem to have purposely made them as difficult to navigate as possible.But don't get discouraged, once you figure it out and look up a couple of hundred probate cases, it will seem natural....

Also, naturally the age, condition, finishes and amenities (pool, fenced yard, etc.) are a factor that will cause the rent variation you're seeing. 

That way you can have the dish removed, get him to sign something.Also IN PERSON tell him that he can't be calling you when the men are already there to install things, everything needs to be approved by you before he calls any contractor or anything of that nature.

My natural instinct sends up red flags.

 * * * In sum, I often tend to think about things along their natural continuums.  

Since he is not divorced his future ex could try and take some of the property as well since they are still marriedYou are asking for trouble based on the ingredients in this pot.