But as everyone says, I do need to practice the muscle.  

That’s way more risk than your (free) rent back.So relax.

It's about living within your means, being a bit frugal, and making sure that money is spent on things you really need like food, shelter, and yup even vacations (relaxation is important too, you know).⁣Here are 7 actionable Real Estate Investing Tips on the Path to Financial Freedom:1.

Provide relaxation and a spa experience.4.

@Joe S.Every year, I always say: I'll slow down for the summer, to enjoy, relax, and take it easy.

You might be able to optimize by selling and investing in more properties but if you're more interested on taking a more relaxed approach to RE investing then renting your current home is fine.

v=A52EuoBP7_ISome inspiration below, from WWII fallout bunker to modern entertainment room.A little pet resistant carpet, some flooring, a couple of pony walls and pole covers, and bingo--a room fit for relaxing.

[OR] Maybe hire a top maintenance management person who has a long history of working with HUD inspections, not like a VP of Maintenance with an Economics degree, but a boot on the ground Maintenance Supervisor type that brings a lot of needed knowledge to the table.And while you are there, catch a few workouts in the gym, sit by the pool and relax in the shade, enjoy the hot tub...you don't have to be inside the office all day to be "Boots on the ground".You could also go with your head machinate tech and shadow him for 4 or 5 random days and get a feel for what happens from his perspective. 

Grit your teeth and muscle through this.

It continues to be a head ache dealing with the bank but due diligence and staying relaxed knowing it's going to play out the way it should is my general rule.