I met enough people and saw enough stats to believe that REI handles their tenant screening and property management with the same ferocious level of commitment and that's what I came for.

PadSplit is directly involved in tenant screening and placement but does not manage the property.

I have amazing analytical and assessment skills, from screening tenants to having hard conversations i.e. complaints, evictions etc.

say for example you buy a solid property, hire a solid PM, and a solid-looking tenant passes screening and moves in. 

Tenant screening (how many prerequisites were really screened before they signed the lease)G.

Were they properly screened?

Replacing the screen door and screen windows.

As a retired CPA, I have seen more than my share of bankrupted RE investors who were over leveraged with many properties.All the more reason to emphasize developing good due diligence practices, having some skin in the game and staying on top of legal requirements, maintenance, finance and tenant screening criteria.

I also take care of my homes better than a PM would, screen tenants better, and have better relationships with those tenants. 

Tenant strategy includes screening tenants, offering favorable lease renewals, and considering a buyout option.