The only issue is that they're usually clumped together, meaning a lot of small time landlords dictate how the neighborhood develops, and naturally most renters are not going to do extra maintenance for someone else's property.

Your state statutes probably dictate the level of cleanliness a tenant has to apply at move-out.

At the end of the day section 8 is usually all about the bedroom count that dictates the rent not the overall condition of the property.  

You really cant dictate what is best for someone else.

If a good deal comes up that I can only get 10 or 15 years, then interest only helps or if it's negative cash flow, get another with positive cash flow to balance things.Seeing how 85% of my properties are seller financed or "subject to", sometimes I get terms that I can't change and sometimes I can dictate what I'll pay.

So my question is that, can he evict me, can he dictate what I do off property and evict me for smoking?

For all I knew this guy would show up at my door step when I least expect.I don't allow emotions to dictate things, it's only business.

I have recouped my initial investment on each and will refinance soon.I recently just purchased a SFR using a conventional loan and I’m bringing home $665 per month after all expenses paid Everyone has their own preferences and each market will dictate said preferences.That said going forward , in my market, I will be looking for at least $650/month on every deal or I will pass it up and continue to look.Be patient and when the time is right you will know Good Luck

Your cash and financing will dictate the size and type of deals you do.  

And then non-agency lenders will hopefully follow suit or lead the charge since they can dictate their underwriting standards.