@Joshua Thang - I have never requested a rent increase and had section 8 come back and reduce the rate.

Those costs factor into the investment and I think technology is going to go a long way in reducing the costs for vendors, lowering the costs for buyers and helping Roofstock bring about a better experience for the investor.  

If I could work part-time in my field, my stress level is reduced significantly.

If the owner is behind in his goal, it makes sense to reduce the expense to meet his goal, but that makes it harder to protect the longevity and condition of the properties while also treating tenants like paying customers with fairness, care, and respect.

I don't want to put boarding all over which would reduce my property value which is what my realtor is recommending me, but I am not sure if I am 100% in favor of it.

An investment that is in many companies, reducing the risk of complete wipeout of the investment.Chances are these people you are referring to are invested in a broad market fund, and not in a highly volatile industry specific fund. 

Interest Rates: Lower interest rates may favor buy & hold by reducing financing costs, whereas higher rates might impact fix & flip profitability.3.

My assumption was a new investor to the net lease space wouldn't be jumping in to a grocery anchored center but you're absolutely right, you can spin down the tubes real quick if all of a sudden your anchor leaves and several of the tenants have the right to reduce rent or terminate the lease completely.

We have learned over time to acquire quality assets to reduce expenses.  

If one still catches up to you then you have reduced the number of attackers.