I'm a new property manager, have been hosting my own house on Air BNB for just over a year.  

I would make improvements to the property only when doing so would cost less than the value added to the property.

Renovating properties and focusing on long term rentals has been a solid strategy here lately.Would love to hear what’s been working for others in different states!

Even if the rent is covered, that doesn’t eliminate other risks—a tenant's judgments, liens, or criminal history could indicate past property damage, unpaid debts, or potential issues within the community.✅ ID Verification – Confirms the applicant is who they claim to be, reducing fraud risk.✅ Judgments & Liens Search – Since these no longer appear on credit reports, a separate search helps uncover past unpaid debts or legal disputes.✅ Eviction & Rental History – Even with corporate backing, past rental behavior can reveal red flags.✅ Criminal Background Check – A nationwide search can flag potential concerns.✅ Verified Income Data – If not paid through a company, checking bank deposits ensures financial stability.A little extra diligence in screening ensures you’re selecting tenants who respect the property and the community—not just ones with a corporate letter.

That said, you will need to make sure the property meets the definition of rural first.

A feature that our Pro Members love is the fact that they can manage of all their rental properties for free using RentRedi.

Unfortunately, my experience has also been they Sec 8 tenants have generally been rougher on property. 

Unless you still want to buy the property, the seller is in breech for not closing because you are full ready to close but they haven't or refused to sign anything.In NC if the seller breaches, the buyer can sue for specific performance.

I’m brand new to real estate investing but have always been interested in buying, flipping, and owning rental properties.

No.I provide cable channels (I'm not cheap and have nice properties) and have smart TV's where they can log into any of their streaming services.