I also always keep my rent increases in line with the local market, so sometimes I'll have tenants threaten to leave sometimes, and once they do their research they realize that it wouldn't make sense at all to find another property and end up paying the same thing.

To be fair, I've encountered situations where the Section 8 rent received was higher than what cash paying tenants were paying.

pays your mortgage while you make Cash-Flow on those properties that you have under your name that pays you a higher ROI every Year.

You can put your license in referral at most brokerages and pay no fees and still be able to do referral business.

If they haven’t been paying and causing problems why would you want them to stay?

House hacking is a great start since you're paying rent already.  

That is the issue I am having now as my wife and I have great paying jobs and just cleared all our debt.

I guess really you’re not paying it, the owners are.

I own a billboard easement in Hardin County Texas. 14k VPD that pays $3k per year.

., income, credit score, rental history) to evaluate applications in the order they are received.Notify Applicants: Let each applicant know you will process applications sequentially and explain your timeline for review.Act Promptly: If the first applicant meets your criteria, move forward with their application and provide them with a clear deadline to sign the lease and pay the deposit.Move to the Next: Only if the first applicant does not meet the criteria or declines the lease should you proceed to the next application.By focusing on one application at a time, you simplify the process, maintain transparency, and mitigate any potential fair housing concerns.Lastly, since housing laws can vary by location, double-check Arizona’s landlord-tenant regulations to ensure compliance with any local rules about how applications are handled.Best of luck with your rental process!