It is always easier to find TWO $1000 renters that ONE $2000 renter.  

Real estate has always been in the back of my mind as a way to increase our wealth and provide for our family.

Did you have to jump through so many hoops and provide this level of personal information?

We like how Fort Wayne is growing, yet still provides good BRRRR opportunities.

The HOA (through the management manager) said OK, please provide a letter stating the door is the only way to make the unit ADA compliant, and I think it will be okay.A week later the developer presents a letter from an architect stating the door is the only way to make the unit compliant. 

I am finding the market challenging especially as it relates to cash flow.  

New here to the forum and I am currently looking to invest in Ohio for the purpose of providing section 8 housing. 

This is a story from my past that provides a perfect example as to why investing in tax liens at auction is so dangerous for any but the most experienced and knowledgable investors20 years ago I purchased a SFR as a long term rental investment that sat on a double lot.  

So I get your hesitation to be too demanding and your desire for the problems to go away as fast as they can, however since you have NO property manager ( I don't use one either), it is incumbent that you take a more ACTIVE approach with management of your property.Let's review your situation.  1st time leak occurred, you sent a plumber over to find the problem.  

-OOS investors rely on service providers like agents and PMs and think they're guaranteed an outcome instead of just paying a fee for a service.