So, after all that you've done, studied, listened to and read, seems you're still lost.

They aren't the best tenants, we're had some problems, nothing major, if we lost them I wouldn't be heartbroken.  

It was mortgaged for $60k+ through the bank, and eventually was lost in foreclosure.

Follow that up with the "map" for Tenant Screening - one of the most important steps in the whole "using real estate to build wealth" plan.As you know, sometimes you get lost.

Tax sales in PA seem to get challenged by the owner who has lost their property; failure to serve proper notice of the impending tax sale is typically the main reason.  

Many a real estate deal was lost, or ended up making no return, due to the mere fact that the deal was not properly funded to start with.

I've found that typically these requests come from tenants who have just lost or changed jobs and are no sure for themselves on future incomes.The other issue is the offer for all cash to move in immediately. 

Just did it last night for a girl who lost her roommate.

I like to look at all of the same factors as a flip and add up what my total expenses will be to go from closing to placing a tenant, and also add in lost rent money during renovation(3 month reno x $1000/mo in rent= $3000 in additional cost).

What if you lost your job while the other side is empty...and the sewer line breaks?