We excel under current market conditions – the same ones that have many people panicking, as several of the major players in the real estate fund space are reporting losses, forced sales, foreclosures, and SEC investigations.

Before you do anything, you'd be well served to have an occupancy inspection to see what your municipality will force you to do, before allowing a new person to move in.

Ya and we are not seeing appreciation in the Smokies right now, unless it's forced appreciation via upgrades/renovations.

I’m active duty Air Force and have four properties.

Plus, tenants get upset when you're forcing them to show the home, and can sabotage showings very easily, lying about problems, clutter and cleanliness issues, etc. 

That is really not that bad of an option to be honest as it forces you to be more conservative and to build your portfolio strategically. 

If you like extra annual inspections where you are forced to do unnecessary repairs/improvements then section 8 is great.If you don't mind having your carefully crafted landlord friendly lease rendered worthless from the HAP addendum then section 8 is fine.If you don't mind your rent payments being paid at the whim of the government then section 8 is great. 

They are intentionally raising gas prices and forcing higher CAFE efficiency ratings to force everyone into EVs.

Plus they are all busy doing occupant custom remodels.Flippers and landlords like me have alwyas been forced into being hands on, the crew chief, over handymen and a few licensed trades.   

However, if we go north end, I'd be forced to quit my job, due to the new home being too far away.