That debate gave me PTSD.

Experts have been debating what the economic recovery will look like.

I don't make a copy but I verify a few items on the application form against their drivers license.I don't do cookies and milk but I do put out a dozen or so chilled bottled water for them.I arrive an hour early to turn AC down to 74 degrees and to open blinds and draperies to get as much natural light as possible into the house.I will lit a very mild scented candle.At times I debated if I should put a tip jar on the kitchen counter and put in a few $5s and see what happens.If the interest is very keen I will offer for them to hold the property with a reserve property form.

There is no point to debate with people that were horribly wronged by a particular market.

I think right now the big debate is what will happen to the value of the dollar if you think it will lose value in a dramatic way you inclined to buy real estate with borrowed money that will decrease in value.  

Tough on the middle class working renter IMO. maybe you do long term contract of sales. this would skip the whole renter landlord debate and rules.. give you the long term cash flow you want.. lock in equity which has kind of peaked .. and pay your tax's over long period of time.. if they fail you get it back and do it again. ??? 

@Lee Ripma Solid take on the appreciation vs cashflow debate.

I’m debating if I want to self manage my properties or find a property manager or management company.

The city council has had back and forth debates about it the past couple of years.

The issue of long distance difficulty aside I look at the "should I manage, or not manage" debate like this.