And then, from 900 to 1050 in year 2.Smoking is a pain when taking over a unit to turn.

(Assuming your realtor isn’t “blowing smoke”.). 

Cut in the easement road, cleared overgrown timber to lighten up the previously dark property.

Cut in the easement road, cleared overgrown timber to lighten up the previously dark property.

He was paying until February of 2021, but that's when he went dark.

I am installing wireless, ten year lithium battery combo smoke and carbon monoxide alarms in my rentals. 

And when I applied for a rental license it was a really easy process, they cared more about the safety things like having enough smoke detectors and fire extinguisher and GFCI outlets near water, etc. 

Smoking in units, people not on the lease staying there, police called for various reasons, etc...- Almost impossible to get any kind of unit damage paid for beyond what you have in a security deposit The rest of your statements about the homes needing a ton of work, contractors costing the same, and dealing with properties that are very tough to force appreciate are spot on.I personally do not invest in Section 8 housing anymore because they are normally cash flow purchases.  

What are your releasing options, should they go dark/not extend?

We were looking at an $18,000 payday, which was huge for us at the time.Then, out of nowhere, the seller went dark.