They also often require tenant approval.For 55+, there are positives, like more stable tenants, less concerns about evictions.  

Granted; they should have a shelf life.. you want to OWN real estate not just get another job… but if you are completely and utterly new to it, and don’t understand it fundamentally, then there’s nothing wrong with slow progress and getting paid along the way.

We don't love being landlords, but it has been stable.

The neighborhood isn't too bad (I grew up pretty close to it), it has strong industry and manufacturing (small Midwestern city), so the economy is pretty stable, too.I've been looking around to try and answer the neighborhood score, but have no idea where to find that data.

Albany isn't much of a growth market either it is more of a stable cash flowing market.

Real estate investments are one of the most stable sources of passive income.Remember the job loss scenario?

I think long term rentals will be the most stable during the shift.

Entrepreneurs love to chase shiney things, and none of them have stable lives and that includes moving wherever the need is. 

Stove was dented, broken heating coil in oven, broken shelf bars in fridge, etc. 

Consider shelfs in the half bath.