The long-term benefits seem promising, but it's a considerable leap.Delay Action and Save More: Alternatively, I could pause any immediate investment, focusing on boosting my savings for a larger down payment on a more significant property next year.Your experiences, insights, and any advice you can share would be immensely valuable to me.

Thanks for the advice. 

Or any advice is welcomed in regards to the STR niche? 

Any advice would be greatly appreciated. :)Anyway, I don't yet know anyone on this forum, so feel free to reach out!

This is not legal advice please consult with you attorney).Consider a step-by-step process increasing the pressure on the tenant with each step while accumulating documentation (which will be needed in Eviction Court):As per the prior comment, first contact the State Agency sponsoring/funding the Section 8 payments and document for them all the issues to see if a resolution can be reached.

@Tom Server most states only require a separate account for ALL security deposits one holds.Of course, this is NOT legal advice and check with a competent attorney.

I currently have 2 investment properties, both single family homes. I cash flow about $700/month each. I have a good amount of equity in both as well. I really want to grow my portfolio and am thinking about doing a c...

My advice is to go work for a PM company or two, get some experience, invest on your own, then hang out your shingle after you learn the industry a bit.  

Thank you all for your great advice and suggestions!

My advice would be to read the Bigger Pockets’ book First to a Million (and the workbook).