I have no idea why she did not figure that out prior to going to the closing table.

I have heard these tenants are difficult particularly with the house maintenance and timely payments that I why I like to have more of a security deposit, just in case no payment or damage to the house happens. how more fair can it become?   

If no phone number I typically email. 

It could be random things like the 4th of July holiday that meant no one was out looking at homes.

No matter how simple you think your system is, somebody else coming in and sitting down and taking over Is probably not going to go as smoothly as you think.

I do have a good relationship with my parents and would have no troubles with renting to them.

Luxury STR's can really perform exceptionally, I've heard St Augustine is a strong market, can't go wrong with anything Naples..Savannah is also a hot spot.

I probably sent thousands of mail and got little to no response.

Without knowing the scope of work, I have no idea how much more you have to go.

@Alexander Robert Wondoloski- thanks - there should be no prepayment penalty on his Mothers FHA loan .