Other times they are trying to pay down their past due balance, and they aren't allowed to pay more than the monthly rent unless I log in and manually set up a new invoice for them as a one-time payment which is a headache for everyone. 

It’s definitely more of a buy and hold play since you’re trading some of the early sweat equity for less headache upfront.

At scale they are a big headache to track and require extra follow up, so we do charge an additional month to month fee.

Could be anything —• A screening question you added• A maintenance workflow that saved you headaches• A tool/software feature you discovered• Something you implemented with tenants that reduced calls• Or even just something simple that improved your sanity 😅I’ll start: For me, adding a required “hold fee” for out-of-state applicants dramatically cut down on last-minute drop-offs.

Less headaches once under contract.

That saves money, time, and headaches.3.⁠ ⁠

I’ve heard mixed opinions about Section 8, but your post really helps paint a realistic picture of what to expect and how much screening matters.I’m curious — in your experience managing close to 100 Section 8 leases, what kind of neighborhoods or property types have worked best for long-term stability and fewer headaches?

A lot of flippers I talk to say their biggest headache is either slow funding or lenders who don’t understand rehab timelines.If you’re flipping this year, what’s been your biggest pain point?

I’m still fairly new to out-of-state investing and looking at properties in the $80K–$125K range, so I’m trying to figure out whether Section 8 could be a solid starting strategy or a headache for a first-timer.Would really appreciate any firsthand insights — the good, bad, and ugly.Christopher It's better suited for C or C+ neighborhoods.

Whether you’re a landlord, flipper, agent, or involved in syndications, a little cleanup now saves a lot of headaches later.Here are a few things worth double-checking before December wraps up:1.