In addition we do not accept any applications for longer move in than the remainder of the current month and the next month (so if tenant is unable to move in by march 1, they cannot apply until feb 1 as we are unwilling to go longer than that without rent and will hold another open house).S8 needs to streamline their process if they want to increase their housing options.Best wishes

Many properties are abandoned by the current owners because of some problemDavid KrulacBigger Pockets Podcast #82

Do we focus on flipping, (currently we have actually been trying to do this, but we physically can't find enough contractors in our smaller market <100K population to do that much work).

Principal balance currently at 314kProperty Details: It's essentially a "2-in-1" property, with the main unit rented out for $1,900/month and an attached ADU bringing in an additional $1,200/month.

We currently live in CA, but are moving to Illinois in the coming months - so this will be our state of residence soon.

But at current prices and interest rates, this will be very challenging unless you go to cheaper areas or nearby suburbs that are cheaper. 

What markets are you currently looking into? 

I am from California, but lived in Peachtree City, Georgia last year (renting), and currently live in Germany as an Au Pair.

@Ram Go "Initial Debt" may or may not be the same thing as the current loan balance. 

Just a tip - make sure you don't just look at the current property taxes.