It is getting quite a bit easier to do this and I am working on a new business model to allow promoters to do their own portal while operating as a small part of a bigger network.  

The way I've seen TC's being heavily promoted in Mr.

@Matthew Gentile  one main factor to remember Income is critical in this business to obtain financing of any magnitude and a stable well paying W 2 allows you to obtain debt for your RE purchases plus if you have health bene's etc that's critical as your family grows.

So if you have need for a liquid emergency fund for your health, I don’t think you should play with that portion by buying properties. 

Should we bother trying to wrestle with Trendmaker or HVAC company, who has since rebranded, for compensation (all of this did lead to significant health issues which is another story entirely as well) Question #2...

Contamination is where it can get a bit pricey, when the contamination remediation is said to be complete make sure that the property gets a clean bill of health from the state.

The neighbor who is living there has developed a pretty bad mental health issue and has become very erratic and displaying violent behavior even threatening to kill me and my tenant.

That is where I draw my take on Sell/Rent my biggest fear is the "What if Factor" - drop in tourism, association comes under litigation, hurricane (This season looks like it will be "Very" busy), Sickness or health issues or other.

As Joel notes, it is a great way to monitor tenant health and be prepared for failing tenants ahead of them stopping to pay.

The Assessments levied by the Association shall be used exclusively for payment of Common Expenses including, without limitation (i) the upkeep, maintenance and improvement of the Common Areas and other maintenance obligations set forth in Sections 10.1 and 10.3 below; (ii) maintenance, repair, replacement, and operation of rights-of-way and easements within or immediately adjacent to the Project (e.g. landscaping and sidewalks within the right-of-way of adjoining streets) to the extent that such actions are required by government entities or deemed appropriate by the Board, (iii) promoting the recreation, health, safety and welfare of the Owners and other lawful occupants of Lots within the Property, (iv) payment of property taxes for the Common Area; (v) insurance premiums; (vi) legal and accounting fees; (vii) management fees; (viii) charges for utilities and other services provided to the Common Area by the Association, if any, and for all utility charges paid or incurred by the City and reimbursed by the Association for street lights in the Common Area; (ix) costs to maintain the entrance features, including any electricity, landscaping and irrigation expenses associated therewith; (x) the performance and exercise by the Association of its rights, duties and obligations under the Project Documents, and (xi) maintaining any Stormwater Control Facilities located on portions of Common Areas to the standard required by the governmental entity or agency having jurisdiction over such areas.