They didn't want men gambling away the house in a poker game and leaving the women and children without a place to live.The intent I think for a home to be designated your homestead is that is where you live. 

It's all a game.

I remember when I was trying to get into the real estate investing game back in 04, 05, etc and seeing that the numbers just didn't make any sense. 

I also hope we have a change in the White House and this requirement disappears immediately.It's interesting that this rule was created the rule to prevent companies from hiding criminal activity even though the vast majority of American companies will never engage in criminal activity.

It's not a zero sum game and they don't have anything to gain by telling you straight, ie they're not going to tell you it's a chump fund if the underlying structure is solid.

Hiring a property manager can be a game-changer, as they handle tenant issues, maintenance, and repairs, leaving you free to focus on your job while still generating passive income.

Hi all, hope everyone is doing well and just wanted to introduce myself, returning  from 2005-06 when we did few flips (3) and few rentals (4) and learn some do's and do not's. Difference this time for me is hard mone...

Is that just the way the game works?

Not that I'm aware of....you need skin in the game.

Additionally, you might want to consider working closely with your local Public Housing Authority (PHA) to screen applicants more thoroughly or negotiate higher payment standards for better tenant placements.PS: Something that may help you: Baltimore recently passed the Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act (TOPA), which aims to strengthen renters' rights and provide better engagement between landlords and tenants.