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

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. 

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

Quote from @Jamie O'Connell: Yes, attorneys can be expensive and time-consuming.

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

. - 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.

Wishing you health and wealth in the new year!

Your Mental Health.

As my real estate portfolio has grown over the years both in terms of the number, types and location of the properties, including across states, I have continued to use my own designed excel worksheets to track records and prepare reports, including for tax purposes.However, my worksheets have now become cumbersome and more time consuming to manage.

Report them on every online consumer protection organizations and spread the word before they scam more people