The eligibility is two-fold:1) Must have presence of self-employment activity2) Absence of full-time employees working for youSchedule a consultation with one of the experts who can help you weight all of the option and determine what is the best way to handle your situation. 

If I went this route I would likely redo the bathroom before I moved in and then gradually do everything else.I appreciate any feedback.

I would probably have the MTM sign a new lease and gradually raise it.

Filing a formal complaint carries more weight than you might think and they all don't take a year, this is pretty easy to confirm since the time and date is on your contract.

Per unit of weight and volume there's no comparison. 

Right now a vacancy is costing you $62 a day.You can always gradually raise rent as most people might decide to stay with increased rent vs the cost/hassle of moving.

If you're good with people leasing agents are worth their weight in gold (although under compensated).

Neither of these arguments carry any weight in this context when you compare it to what certain tenants have had to endure.  

I haven’t tried any of the more costly and curiosity peaking items like a branded pen (refrigerator magnet – whatever) in an envelope.I set up numerous criteria prior to downloading lists and  with EXCEL focus/target my marketing (not necessarily in prioritizing sort/elimination order): Home with median price range (~+/- 1 stdev),DOM (MT & LMT)evaluate %equity (much of the data sketchy for 2nd liens)evaluate $/sqft (most data sketchy sqft)Zestimate,Target "B" areas,weighting and distinguishing between key words in remarks for distinguishing between motivated buyers in distressed or good/ARV properties,days to auction (don't even try if < 10 days - might consider working with someone that has expereice in solving that issue expediently),eliminate ARM mortgageseliminate banking institutionsremoving returned mail from lists ...

If you find a high quality PM, they'll be worth their weight in gold and can truly make your investment passive.