.- Good luck getting them to pay their portion for the duration of their lease- Be careful including utilities in the rent as they then won't care about a running toilet resulting in a $500 water bill.- 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

Confirm fireplace has been cared for as part of your quarterly inspection.

I took a few years out of work to take care and spend time with a family member whp passed, so I have only been working for a year now.

They aren't spending their own money, so they are less likely to take care of the rental or follow rules.

He could have sold it to any investor, but he called me because he trusted I would handle it with care and respect his wishes.

However, be careful about seasoning periods on the new loans. 

Any competent real estate attorney can take care of this for you. 

You could post photos of a similar asethetic, but be very careful and make it very clear these are placeholder photos. 

A $12k commission may actualy break down to less than minimum wage with brokerage commission splits, taxes, insurance and all expenses factored in.That's why agents are careful to make sure they are going to be paid for their work, if they want to stay in the business.

You can do both, not an either or, but focus on the one you like the mostRE and CRE are great if done carefully and methodically and with patience, but so is picking individual stocks.