That way as the equity goes up you can get a loan and pay off the heloc and you have some breathing room.

A few simple questions can filter out those trying to take advantage of people. 

But when the “inspect” they are really also replacing the air filters, smoke alarm batteries, etc.

My concern was that we don't  want to have things so tight that we have no margin to breath, so your thoughts make sense.

I would not hold your breath on them sending your lease back, they are watching you to see if your going to be lazy on late rents, or hit them hard and fast.. do the latter.

If the tenants seem good and well qualified otherwise, I would not filter them out because of it.

@Luis FernandezYou might want to take a deep breath before you plunge in with your $100k unless you have many $100ks behind that one.  

Seems like I am the only goofball on bp.Thank you my good man for the fun comment :)Also this is a filter.

I’m am filtering to make sure the properties are apple to apples.

For example, her daughter works with you to remove the possessions, other family members could potentially sue you (just because the woman is her daughter doesn't mean that she is legally entitled to take the possessions out of the apartment).If it were me, I would check with an attorney, and at least give the family some breathing room (time) to take care of arrangements.