The reason people say "no" is they have a bias against it. 

Of course I'm biased to mortgage broker taking care of the file because I am one. 

I am sticking mostly to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics, Housing and Urban Development and Census information since I believe they come from a non-biased source.

That being said I’m currently wearing shorts and flip flops in January so I’m a bit biased.

Dude, you shall listen to your existing tenant, if they leave the gov. will not pay for your loss.In a room rental setting, it's very common that the place is usually the same gender only.

@Matt Rozzell  Personally, I'm a little biased, but if there are any questions I can answer for you or help in any way, please let me know. 

I don't own a management company or leasing company...I am happy to give you a non-bias opinion. 

@Blaise Doremus I am biased to Nashville because I am located here & am not going to compare it to anyone else's opinions of markets, but if you have any questions about the Nashville & surrounding market I would be happy to answer.

I own a real estate brokerage so I'm biased a bit.

From the sounds of it that broker you spoke has some negative bias/ beliefs against investing in real estate.