Some states have laws that cut off ancient claims at 30 years or 40 or 60 so maybe you could start there. 

Also, ensure that you can pay what is expected.By this, we mean your payments should not stretch your monthly budget to the breaking point.

Some investors are all about reducing their tax payments and taking advantage of depreciation benefits.

So far she's great, getting a new job, very on point with the communication and she also has government support that guarantees to pay her rent for 6 months, the payment is well enough to cover her rent.  

If it’s cutting up the cards DO IT!

Worked out a deal, found business partners (down payment assistance), and took advantage.

If it’s simply to have one super safe, no payment property to help you pay your bills and work less, you’ve got a decent plan. 

I was able to use equity from another property as part of the down payment and renovation cost.

If you sell at full price, with 20% down, and a 30 year loan at 7.4%, the monthly payment including HOA is $3,854. 

Experience is crucial for this as cutting corners can be costly later.