Akron is not an appreciation play.

The agent also mentioned that there is also the question of foul play that may come up, such as a scam.  

@Aaron Davis My personal experience is that non section 8 tenants don't play well with section 8 tenants.Frank

I feel like I'm folding a pair of pocket aces, but I have to play the game with discipline, or you lose your stake.

Again, this is like playing the lottery.

So, here at the 6 month check in, here are the things I've been doing since January 2024: *Anchored everything to my WHY, including the motivations and long-term strategy *Joined a local REI group hosted by my church*Researched tax lien investing in Harford County, MD and decided to not play in that space this year*Read a few REI books (Rich Dad Poor Dad, One Rental At A Time, Building Wealth One House at a Time, Wealth Without Cash, Building Real Estate Wealth in a Changing Market)*Subscribed to a bunch of good YouTube channels (BP, ORAAT, Ken McElroy, Coach Carson...)

we weren't aware of that and got slapped with a huge tax fee unexpectedly!

That means yes, "pay-for-play".

Minimum bedroom square footage requirements come into play (a quick google search shows Texas having an 80sqft minimum size requirements for a single occupancy bedroom).  

I believe the play is to either improve the existing building and raise rents or the zoning allows for apartment buildings and the lot is considerably big, so maybe build new.