I think Waterville is a stronger area than Augusta (college, medical providers). 

I like this strategy, because if all of their info checks out then you're most likely getting a quality tenant in place, especially with medical professionals that require strict background checks. 

Also, in some cases, having utility bills in collections means they can't establish new service in their name if they were to move in (at least not with the same company).On the other hand, if they had one incident five years ago - like maybe a car accident, and accumulated some big medical bills that they couldn't pay at the time so they subsequently went into collections, then that might be something I could work with. 

They have run through several people in the meantime, everyone promises to be better, but nobody delivers.My last tenant was growing marijuana in the basement.  

So if you are familiar with Dallas we have bought Live Oak and Skillman (walking distance to Lower Greenville), Bishop Arts, Medical District/Maple, M Streets, and a couple of properties in Elmwood.  

Alleviating depression (if depression is a symptom of the mental condition, or the condition itself) is a function of an emotional support animal and should satisfy the requirement.An animal with a history of dangerous behavior need not be accepted:[A] housing provider is not required to make a reasonable accommodation if the presence of the assistance animal would (1) result in substantial physical damage to the property of others unless the threat can be eliminated or significantly reduced by a reasonable accommodation; (2) pose an undue financial and administrative burden; or (3) fundamentally alter the nature of the provider’s operations.so they do point out that an animal with a dangerous history need not be accepted, but what good would that do as most of that 'history' would be after-the-fact (after the damage). afterall, that's what no-pet laws are in place for in the first place, to prevent physical damage, to prevent dog fights and dogs attacking and killing infants and the like. and there were already exceptions for disabled people such visually impaired, but now there are exceptions for any tenant that any physician, psychiatrist, social worker, OR other mental health professional says needs 'accomodation' for 'emotional support' in coping with disability 'symptoms'. wouldnt be suprised if medical 'pets' are the new medical 'mari-j' at this rate! 

Investing in marijuana might do that.

I don't see any other way of getting a passive income with such relativley low risk and "passivity" as with real estate, while soon I won't be able to work and my medical condition is not in the books to get any kind of disability and I'm not even 40 years old.

It is possible for someone to have a "life event" (medical situation, divorce, etc) which has a pronounced, but short term, impact on their credit score, however their credit history indicates a more fiscally responsible behaviour over the longer term.From a credit history, you can typically distinguish between a one-time "life event" and a pattern of poor fiscal behaviour.My second suggestion would be to use a "guarantor" rather than a co-signatory to the lease (aka co-signer).  

Howdy BP,I’d be so grateful if I could get y’alls advice on a commercial condo space that I’m looking at for my wife’s medical practice in Conroe, TX (north Houston).Total square footage of unit is 2400 sqft.