Rentals are great but not if they constantly bother you. 

It never bothered me.

I thought the seller and buyers broker split the commission.When I obtained by broker license in 1979 all commission were 6%, and the NAR did not bother denying that this was a “set”, i.e.

Provides good support, doesn't usually bother me unless it comes to expenses large expenses or rent adjustment.The reason I am thinking of getting out of being a real estate investor is due to the stress and constant little expenses that are adding up. 

I wouldn't really bother with section 8, unless you couldn't rent out the property.

I am staying out of this, my contractor accepted responsibility but the neighbor keeps bothering me.

IMO your safety from an investor standpoint comes with building a large portfolio.If you can keep it "under the same roof" even better.Less people to speak with and less drama with logistics and correspondence.The bigger the portfolio, the safer and the better ROI will be long term.Our most unsatisfied investors are the one's that own 1-2 properties and get pissed off with me and my company if they go vacant.Unfortunately, turnkey providers aren't magicians or God and can't wave a magic wand and turn 2 properties into 10 over night lolFolks that own 7-8 or 10+ properties with us aren't bothered if 1 or 2 are vacant, as the others are still performing and cover any losses on those that aren't.Thanks and much success

@Vincent DonatoWhy bother when there are cheaper and portable alternatives like table fans?

They also bother our HVAC guy to do general handyman tasks when he is there and I am paying him hourly for HVAC services only. 

Don't bother buying those lists.