They move when life circumstance change, such as a new job in a different city or expanding family.

I don't know your circumstances or plans, but generally, no. 

But in the current circumstances the tenant is unable to find a home.

The costs are a little higher than other loans I have been quoted but the circumstances require this type of loan for me.Does anyone know if I will be able to write off the closing costs associated with this loan when filing for taxes?

Delaware Statutory Trust arrangements might fit someone in his circumstance.

I certainly check on them as applicants but I had neglected to consider them for the neighborhood too.

You are spending real money in attorney costs to defend yourself from a baseless claim.My stance would be, and has in similar circumstances, to move on and wait until something real is done.  

An additional issue, is the gutters are mostly gone from the front of the house from neglect. 

As others have said, provided your contract allows for it, fire him immediately and give him a Criminal Trespass Warning in writing so he doesn't enter the property under any circumstances.

We also live in a very expensive market (Seattle metro area), so finding something that will be the best deal considering circumstance (i.e. living in it for 3-5 years before renting it out and being more of an appreciation market vs. instant cash flow).