If the seller is unwilling to negotiate, walking away could be a wise choice to avoid unforeseen expenses and health risks.

Also hearing better than market results from those who are self managing as consumers continue to buck excessive fees by seeking to book direct.  

As you said, they show up, answer questions about the local market, provide useful data when needed, and just are a general value add to the forums.I think it's fair for consumers to take what an agent says about the market with a grain of salt, but over time, their reputation for giving good info without the smarm wins.

Dont tell your HML that you plan to occupy the property as HMLs cannot be done on occupied properties due to all the consumer protection laws in place. 

Although time consuming, I'm guessing that evaluating their condition periodically would help with the end of lease turnover cycle? 

You could also offer a gift card to a local gym to keep things fresh for health-conscious renters. 

Your Mental Health.

. - Make sure you get a security deposit and perhaps do a surprise inspection of their current home.S8 requires an inspection (mostly health & safety) before approving a lease and then annually thereafter. - Not something most landlords taking care of their properties have to worry about.There are limits to clauses they allow in your lease.

It will be managed by a behavioral health company that guarantees a house manager, so I am shielded from any issues with the tenets.

She didn't start out on section 8 but had to quit working due to health reasons.