These included one of the outdoor lights not working, small common area repairs, tightening things, and a hole in a screen.

@Ray Dixon 5k is not enough, but I would connect with STR Investors in your area and offer help that way you keep building capital while learning more about the business. 

thanksJagan I think 38127 can be a great area to invest!

Nice area and good tenant pool.

Also, if you are a potential buyer, it would be very interesting to hear from you.We are working with a coach and have great tools for moving forward and really excited to get cranking.

Simply put, there are a lot more co-hosts/managers like myself and yourself who got started self-managing their own properties around covid and are now afraid or unwilling to buy new properties at current prices/rates, but want to use their knowledge/experience to keep increasing income in the space. 

Depending on the area you find a property might determine how long you live there.

But regardless of section 8 or not, I think there are a few things that cater to long-term tenants:1.

We have never submitted any claims.Anyone have a recommendation for an insurance company they like that writes policies in this area?

They are a debt collector.