I can 1031 that into something bigger and better, or bite the bullet, pay the taxes, and pay down a LOC so I have more options when something comes across my plate. 

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You will loose money.On the contrary, I've seen folks making bank $$$ in the hearts of America's ghetto's because they understood what it takes and how to make it work.Yes, the property manager was banging on doors collecting cash payments with a bullet proof vest on lolBut they made it happen and didn't steal the rent.Not a pretty strategy but profitable for some.Wishing you much success

It seems newbies are being sold Section 8 investing as if it's a) some sort of complicated strategy, and b) a silver bullet to de-risk out of state investing.As you and I know, it's neither.I have multiple section 8 properties in Detroit.

On one hand I think I dodged a bullet with this person not moving in, bc it sounds like it would be a year of complete chaos.

Is this area susceptible to car jackings, murder, stray bullets?

I am the type of landlord who maintain my property with high standard, not cheap with upgrades and new systems, going the extra miles to fulfill my Landlord responsibilities but I also like to enforce my bullet proof lease.

I could argue that a trust does enough, but put debt on your properties... bullet proof.

Am I foolish for looking a gift horse in the mouth or am I dodging a bullet?

Maybe this is normal but it seemed ridiculous to expect someone to keep their job(s) and pay rentSince it seemed I was left with no option except to plan on getting prepared to pay March and get the house in good shape so my deposit would be returned and bite the bullet.