The government is not friends of landlords and does not care if I succeed or fail.

Tread carefully when it comes to accepting tenants that don't meet your desired credit score. 

A membership agreement does NOT magically override local occupancy laws.Cities don’t care what you call the arrangement, lease, membership, license, “dues,” etc.

Long hours and changes in healthcare has left me burnt out and ready for something different.

I don't particularly care about the length of time because:a.

Appfolio typically requires a minimum of 50 doors in their system.Buildium doesn't care and is a bit easier to use - albeit it does not have as many features.

Don't know, but you always make an offer at your price point once you have done a deal analysis.Normally, I don't care about the seller, since you don't know their background. 

Would love to hear more about:-How you navigate IL licensing/zoning for smaller homes-Your staffing model + care levels (memory care?)

From what I’m seeing, the market’s shifted:Companies are more cost-conscious.Some prefer stipends over direct housing.But relocation and healthcare contracts are booming.Corporate arbitrage still works — if you adapt.

You don't know or care about retirement because the government gives you handouts.