I was contractor to the Dept Housing for many yrs and know these bad burbs back to front. Even private housing next to these areas on the Central Coast are now above $250K. I am not aware of the Dept Housing offering there run down properties out to public sale on the coast. An entry point below $250K is virtually impossible.

Put the rent up!! (within cpi limits and to “market” value of course).

Afterall if he follows the correct procedure why should it be different how old the tenant is as long as you stay within the law.

Everyone has a hard luck story make sure you document your side in case “a current beatup” oops affair comes knocking.