More debt can be harder to manage both finicaly and or emotionally...Cashflow is great, but like others said it is a lot slower....

Guests are basically wanting to be treated like the prom Queen and we are a guy that wants to sleeP with them haha. thankfully I work in psychiatry and understand the emotions underlying ridiculous behavior and respond to the emotion not the behavior (the same as I would if I were working on the psych unit). 

If you do not allow them, you lose out to half the renters in the market or the renters will just get a fake prescription for an emotional support animal and you'll be forced to allow the animal but not allowed to monetize it.Instead of rejecting animals, figure out how to protect yourself while monetizing it.Personally, about 1/3 of my rentals allow animals and we rarely have a problem that's not covered by the security deposit.

However, in my opinion, what we are speaking of currently is not a financial or defensive question, it is a decision based solely on emotions.

Investment properties are backed by cold hard numbers, while a primary residence is often a more emotional and personal decision.

I probably look like a really odd choice, considering I’ve only worked for myself for nearly two decades.I’m beyond frustrated and emotionally exhausted.

Do not include emotions, anger, or frustration in your communications.

Others just got emotionally triggered and made judgments without actually reading the words and understanding the context.

Take some personal development course(s) to learn how to let go.This is a business, and that means turn the emotions / ego off and follow the rules you choose to establish and those which are put upon you as a property owner.Delegating is part of that.

They are playing on your emotions and fear of having to find another tenants....Run this like a business.....not a homeless shelter....... start the EVICTION NOW......