Now that I'm retired I "eat" some of the profits, but because I did this for so long while I was working my total leverage is about 25-30% with a bunch of properties free and clear.

Quote from @Brandon Weis: Sorry I wasn't more clear.

Push forward with your eviction and cut your losses. 

Might be a way to get some cash quicker or maybe get a buyer for the land quicker if you can show them they could pull 1k an acre by having someone come clear cut the parcel after they buy it.The local population seems very limiting too.

Use the top three or four discriminators so applicants can screen themselves.Then you need to have clear screening criteria yourself.

This will cut down significantly on the issues you may have down the road with communication, paying rent on time, caring for property, etc. 

I had to step in and hire handymen to finish the job, plus go out and buy the things she failed to purchase, even though we had clearly outlined everything in advance.

At NREIG, we strive to provide clear and comprehensive communication about the coverage options available to our clients.

Over the course of a weekend—and fueled by beer, food, and sledgehammers—we completely cleared out the space.

Death by thousand cuts….Could you shed some more light on your experience with REI Nation?