In researching, I found the low activity is contributed to 4 major factors:i) start of schoolii) increased competition from new builders (priced about 10-15% higher)iii) lack of a swimming pool (to cater to the younger ones)iv) price point ($450k)*There are 3 comparables that have dropped the price by $40k over the last 30-45 days, but are still remain under ACTIVE status.I am prepared to wait till demand picks up a little or the right buyer comes along.  

Tenants will figure out pretty quick that rents are increasing and will be prepared to pay the higher amount.

The best you might find is a tax attorney, but those folks tend to really specialize in defending their clients before the IRS, preparing tax returns with complicated issues or issues that they intend to then take to tax court, etc.  

@Kay M luck happens when preparation meets opportunity!

Some tenants are great and some are not but I am prepared for either scenario financially.

But HOA are a whole other universeAnytime people buy properties for STR they really need to have a plan B and C for changes in the market and law... the STR is subject to a lot of changes, so you need to be prepared

I would contact her section 8 worker,, and say your apt/ house is not section 8 inspected or compliant.. and you are not prepared to sign the contract until you know what is required to comply with their inspection of the property before you agree to sign the contract.

Keep better records or your taxes will cost more to prepare since it's a separate return.

If you are willing to allow concessions only for the purpose of not upsetting tenants you are in for some rough times ahead in this business.Bottom line is do not have anything in your lease you are not prepared to inforce.All dogs do damage, when they move out you hope it is not too bad, repair and move on.

If you want to succeed you must be prepared to work very hard and dedicate yourself to the chosen path before you bury yourself in debt or at the very least get your self out of debt first.