Section 8 would tend to carry higher repair and as a result, additional vacancy.OP’s definition of cash flow is rent minus piti.  

Good summary of what your market is looking for but as we all know, each market tends to have its "wish / want" items which differ from market to market.Flow is definitely a selling point but make adjustments come with a cost. 

Most people who are affected by rent tend to be on lower socioeconomic rungs anyway and thus have less political heft to swing around.

Texas tends to favor landlords in these cases, but follow the legal process exactly—any misstep could delay things.As for protecting against retaliation or property damage, installing security cameras (if you haven’t already) to monitor common areas might be worth it.

I love helping women succeed with investment real estate.

These guys tend to be 1 man shows, and are generally drowning in work and would love someone to pour into. 

We have used it in our business but I tend to agree - if it shuts down and pushes more traffic back to youtube I think it would end up being better for us. 

These areas tend to provide the best balance of affordability and rental demand.That said, Detroit’s market is unique.

They tend to have more stable tenants, no shared yard maintenance, and better long-term appreciation potential.

Property Managers come in all shapes and sizes, I tend to recommend seeking a medium size local company.