If you want a constant aggressive situation that will only escalate and create larger problems, then don't give him what he views as control and "respect"--ie --notice that you are coming onto the property--you will find if you simply notify him, you will de-fuse the situation--a hostile tenant can damage your property and make your encounters an absolutely miserable situation--our problem tenant is like yours--aggressive, demanding and volatile--just a major pain --so we just placate her & give her notice & it seems to work--

You should be considering Nevada, Texas, and Delaware too. 

I don't like to de-stage until the loan is cleared to close and the buyer has done his final walk-through.

Also, there's a book called Real Estate Riches by Dolf de Roos - Chapters 7 and 8  provides great strategies on how to find leads for properties. 

Did you end up buying in Delaware?

Area's of interest would be Ohio Cities of Dublin, Marysville, Hilliard, Delaware, Columbus Thanks!!

If I wanted to retire, I'd de-leverage.

I am focused mostly on u of a economy as a defensive play that is de-coupled from the macro economy at large.

Post Falls and Coeur de Alene Idaho would be even closer to wilderness areas and lakes but are harder to get cash flow from rentals.

That sounds terrific, we have just built in Powell/ Delaware and ended up building at the right time as the home has already appreciated.