Also tell her that if she can't afford the rent, that you will let her out of the lease without any penalty.

I see multiple affordable Multifamily properties for sale.

The homes are affordable and have lots of appreciation upside.

Couldn't afford it so, I joined the military.

The court doesn't entertain stories of vermin or maintenance if the tenants don't have the money there on the day.

Additionally, and very critical to your success is finding "trustworthy and affordable" rehab contractors. 

It is prudent for the seller to know enough about the market to properly analyze the improvements and their effect on the value of the property.From the buyers side, only put down an earnest money deposit that you can afford to lose.

We came to agreements with the tenants, and unfortunately there was one tenant that couldn’t afford to stay.You can have a heart and be a landlord.

My point is it almost seems like the better play is to bight the bullet, buy the house or multifamily in the better, more expensive desirable areas  ( appreciation markets )if you can afford it.

I guess it just boils down to if the numbers work to afford the two payments.