There are situations where it is more beneficial to end the current lease and start a new one (ability to change lease terms, rent amount etc), and there are situations where it makes more sense to just do an addendum.

And you are taxed on it.the easy answer to your situation is to complete the full 1031 exchange. 

One bad situation can harm all the properties.

It's a very stressful situation for our team to keep having to contact you guys every month about our money.

Better education and training might be one way to improve the situation  Damn, sorry to hear that.

I have a good cash flowing portfolio that has appreciated extremely well In the last 10 years, it’s a small college town off the radar,   and I know it’s a unicorn situation to find deals that are in markets set for great appreciation, and have solid cash flow, but I know there’s more out there! 

Looking for some input on how others would approach this situation. 

.), while others are working through some completely unique situations (like CA or FL). 

I wish you well in your situation, this is never easy.

Would love to connect with you and hear if you have any contacts to share.I'm also interested in what the section 8 situation is like in Rensselaer, if anyone else here has experience with it--maybe @Nate Monson or @Michael Fitts would you know anything about Section 8 in Rensselaer?