However, we live in a very small town, so everyone knows everyone else's business.We talk about our rentals with the lady who cleans for us, our friends at church, customers who like to chit chat, contractors we know, just about anyone.

Pretty quite block with a church located directly across the street from my property.

Churches?  

One such project which without this understanding would be inconceivable is the remodel and renovation of a historic church located near the heart of downtown Tucson.The JourneyThis journey began as most investments do for my team, which is a diligent search and analysis of properties that revealed a quaint church built in the 1920’s.

We covered many topics from church, to family life, to the hurricane's impact on the community, and eventually, the condition of her house. 

I devoted way too many years and way too much time away from my family, friends and church while on the road, convinced that I'd eventually make the big bucks.Year after year, I worked like a machine, helping other people to build their businesses, always thinking that the rewards and recognition I deserved was just around the corner. 

Also check to see if any local churches may fund/perform this work.

Here is an article to give you an idea of what can be looked for to zero in on where one might piggy back on the efforts of cities, and communities within them: http://www.adn.com/2012/12/19/2729598/two-acda-properties-sold-in-mountain.htmlOther good signs to look for include areas where they are building schools, churches, developing parks, beautification projects, and infrastructure projects.

Heard from a coworker who goes to church with her that if she had sons, she'd want them just like me and him.

What pitfalls are there with renting to a church?