., focusing on markets with strong demand or finding value-add opportunities) can yield long-term wealth.It really comes down to your goals.

The solar system adds no value to my property for rental purposes, and I may even be ripping up the roof & replacing it in the new year.Beyond sending a nasty letter through my attorney via certified mail, demanding the company come pick up their equipment, am I required to take any further action or fulfill any obligations regarding these contracts?

Home prices will likely vary by region, with modest increases in areas of high demand and stable job markets, while others may stabilize or decline.

It demands effort and persistence.

Meaning you may be able to do some cosmetic or smaller renovations like bathrooms or kitchens in your duplex when the tenants turn over and those smaller investments can demand higher rents, so in the longterm you may have more cashflow from the duplex to help fund a future investment in another property while you wait for market conditions to change.

Given it's in a very low population area, it may just be an extremely slow, low demand rental.

You have to ask yourself "how desperate am I to rent this place?

.- S8 tenants don['t want to pay application fees- S8 tenants cry broke about paying security deposits- S8 tenants in the program for 10+ years claim ignoreance on filling out their paperwork because they've learned a desperate landlord will do it for them.If you want a S8 tenant, you MUST advertise on www.AffordableHousing.com

I would also question how the house gained 55k in equity, or ~24% in 2 years when interest rates rose and demand fell.

The tenant demanded the Sunday night emergency service, which i declined and TOLD her (not asked) that the furnice guy will be there on Monday morning.