But keep the expectations clear and treat it the same as you normally would.

Expecting tenants to treat the home like you would is not reality.

You need to treat all the tenants the same. 

If they are not aligned then simply keep looking till you find one that is.I would look up NARPM and start with them..Below are some questions I would think would be a good starting point for you to see who really treats their company like a business or a hobby.My business partner is a regional VP for NARPM and I am happy to help if you need anything please reach outQuestions to Ask prospective management companies* What are your average days on market for vacant homes?

You know they will never treat your property like theirs.

If it was "free & clear" at one point but now has a loan against it,that would imply it's going to be difficult for any small farmer to make a living at it.Land is treated very differently than a parcel with a house on it.

You are right that the HELOC is the tricky spot, although since it has an upper cap on the withdrawal amount, I think that it is simply treated as if the maximum amount has been withdrawn, because it is possible that the sellers may continue to draw against it during the payoff period.  

You must treat your Section 8 properties as any other property. 

And I have treated them as such from the beginning. 

In that case, they still need to treat each party honestly and fairly.