Used appliances tend to be offered more in the lower end at least around here.

That's a tough nut to crack.  

Many folks tend to use the word dismissal but do not mean it legally.

All my family thinks I'm nuts to want to continue working with these people, but I truly love this house.

The class of tenant in the 500 a month rental is usually more work and the areas tend to be not as upscale in nature.When the rental is lower the management usually wants a higher fee.The other component is do you have the aptitude to want to be a property manager and manage yourself.

But he's a bit of a nut job.

Many people who don't understand real estate tend to be fearful, but that's understandable.Just be sure to build up a solid education and plan to get started and you'll be in a good position.We're here to help you do that.

They had jobs that would cover the rent, no other 'bad' behaviors, ie. history of eviction (HATE that), and since lots of people told them no before they got to us, tended to be appreciative, high quality tenants.

A maintenance person that is not getting enough income from one property to survive will have divided interest among other jobs and performance and timeliness of repairs will tend to be inconsistent.I have been through this as an owner myself.

Yes depends on the tenant and where it is and how long you plan to hold the property.For town house style the tenants in lower income rentals tend to work labor jobs.The lower level takes an absolute beating if you have carpet. the red clay trashed the carpet.