Compare that to my C class outside Chicago building where I deal with it almost monthly and got so stressed I ended up signing on a manager which has been a huge drag on the returns. 

What you call guaranteed income is what I call a lot of stress and governmental requirements to get the same or less rent than if you did a good job finding a property and put it up for rent on the open market.Section 8 rentals are for investors who want to keep replicating that strategy in the same area so they know all the regulations and all the players.

I figured I would try out the "help" button that appears on every transaction when you go to "book" it (e.g., categorize it after it's imported from a bank account feed).

@Greg MooreI have a few properties that if I could sell with the click of a button, I would, and put it all into Bitcoin.I have held Bitcoin since it was in the very LOWest triple digits.  

I had to rely on my new real estate agent to find another contractor, adding unnecessary stress to the process.The deal I was presented with had an ARV of $120,000, but after the rehab, the appraisal came in at only $92,000, leaving me short by $28,000.

Less surprises during the project will save you lots of stress and hassle. 

@Michael Baum said it, and I could not stress more the importance of being proactive when it comes to maintenance.

I'm in a 900 sq ft apartment for 1400 a month that's set to go up soon, so definitely trying my best to get out of that situation and feel your pain.In regards to finding a home as soon as it hits, I'm sure you know but I can't stress enough to simply avoid Zillow and Trulia etc.

Lower turnover means happier residents, but it can also translate into less operational stress for you.Max Occupancy: The size of the home and local regulations will determine how many residents you can house.

I dont know anything about wholesaling (though it sounds interesting and stressful) But if I have learned one thing in real estate is stay firm.