Better find out more details to your satisfaction before you spend too much time on it.

The better the assets and the better the systems, processes and experience of the company, the lower your risk goes and the higher the likelihood that you will earn both a return on and a return of your capital when you need it.If you patiently follow that simple mantra right now, I am sure you will find a great partner with the opportunities that fits your needs.

Just as you don't like waiting to hear from the bank if you got the loan, your tenant's will be even less patient.

In terms of her being high-maintenance, you must be doing something to her satisfaction if she wants to renew her lease with you.

So he was owed about $20,000, paid me $5k up front and he collected $15k plus the satisfaction of following through on his threats and public knowledge, justice, etc.

Hopefully others will post their input as well.Again, do your research on the different custodians you are considering and be patient. 

Many of the patients there are paying out of pocket.

Remind me to never go into biz with family without signed contracts in place (although this woman has the clearest proof that she owns it- the mortgage, satisfaction of mortgage and the deed...apparently he's not convinced...)

Plus there are other community groups that offer housing assistance (for example for mental health patients, and for sober houses). 

Also, one should know how to use a Financial Calculator- Bill Tan in LA,San Diego,CA teaches this but have never attended nor heard of satisfaction with course/instruction.