Well, the state would need to repeal their law and give power back to the municipalities. 

Quote from @Kevin Reinhardt: Best practice: screen and approve every adult, whether they work or not, and have them all sign the lease.I highly recommend you purchase "Every Landlord's Legal Guide" by NOLO or "Managing Rental Properties" by Brandon Turner.

Buyers have significantly more negotiating power.

If it's taking longer than that, consider whether your price is too high or your marketing needs improvement.Take 10-20 minutes every day to study the market on Zillow, Zumper, Apartments.com, REALTOR.com, etc.

With this being such a high-dollar investment property, we locked in a 30-year fixed rate with a PITI of $2,600.

Looked at dozens of SFHs online and ran the numbers, ARV not high enough, renovation costs going over, and making offers based on video tours, sight unseen has been challenging.

And, here's a harsh reality:  you mean nothing to the tenant...their caseworker is the one with the power. 

I also ask for referrals, I do not just choose the first one I see that has a handful of five star reviews.Tenants: As long as your screening criteria is where you want it to be (my preference is rather high), your lease agreements are rather air tight, and you keep an open line of straight forward and honest communication you should not have too many issues with your tenants.

Just so ya know....Even the high traffic Lifeproof LVP with thr 22m ware layer that is pet proof and waterproof?

Put damage deposits and rental reserves in a high yield savings account or CDs.