You need to trust the process and fully immerse yourself in the realm of real estate investing. 

First time in 3 years we have had to file a claim with over 150 airbnb stays. Guest left all windows and door open in our cabin in -15 degree weather when they left causing a frozen pipe. Left the place destroyed and ...

What we have learned is that most people avoid these properties entirely, which allows us to purchase them at a significant discount.

You'll typically need to set up your account and get familiar with the process of working with the local housing authority.

As a PMC, we allow tenants to:1) Mail in rent (we charge a Processing Fee)2) Deposit at our bank (we charge a Processing Fee, but less than the mailing one)3) Use Zelle, Venmo, etc. 

Has anyone had any experience with this process?

It can be discouraging for newcomers.Solution: Develop resilience and learn to view rejection as part of the process.

Make sure you understand exactly what they want to see and when, all through the build process.

You can hear real-world examples of how others have built their investment portfolio and (hopefully) learn to avoid their mistakes.4.

The guru your son is learning this technique from is likely not telling your son that the deal will almost certainly encourage your son to get an "off-market" deal from a "wholesaler" who is unlikely to properly disclose the details of the property or encourage an inspection.