Maybe they bought too many properties and hire the wrong people to manage them.

You need to amass a large portfolio for it to be passive (aka hiring someone to manage).If you want to be financially independent as fast as you can then you need to do a few things. 1) get as high of an income as possible (this usually takes schooling and/or experience, think high income profession - law, medicine,etc)2) live as frugally as possible (you will sacrifice a lot here, think of not going out with friends, live at home/save on rent, etc)3) invest as much as possible and I mean invest not yoloing on random hot tips (you are starting young, time will be on your side)If you do this consistently and remain highly disciplined, you will get there faster than most.

The next time you're hiring an agent, you can always send me a message and I will give you some tips on what to look for when choosing one. 

The home buying process typically follows these key steps:Assess Your Finances: Review your credit score, savings, and determine how much you can afford for a down payment and monthly mortgage payments.Get Pre-Approved for a Loan: Work with a lender to get pre-approved, which gives you a clear budget and shows sellers you’re a serious buyer.Find a Real Estate Agent: Partner with an experienced agent who knows the local market and can guide you through the process.Search for Homes: Browse listings and visit properties that fit your criteria (location, size, price, etc.).Make an Offer: When you find a home you like, submit an offer through your agent, including contingencies (financing, inspections, etc.).Home Inspection & Appraisal: Once the offer is accepted, hire an inspector to ensure the home’s condition and the lender will order an appraisal to verify the property’s value.Secure Financing: Finalize your mortgage by submitting required documents and ensuring the lender clears you for closing.Closing: Sign the final paperwork, pay closing costs, and receive the keys to your new home!

They have been assigned to my LLC, Hunt Family Properties LLC.I do my own property management for those properties.Would it make a difference if I started a property management company and hired myself to manage my own properties?

This is different if you own a 100 unit complex and need an onsite manager, you hire the person knowing they are hired as an employee and will have a place to stay while they are there..

But when you hire a cheap laborer who says they are a " contractor " .

In the process, you will be covering the tab for some nice family vacations  for whomever you hire to set up this structure.....My advice to anyone who wants to spend on anything beyond an LLC in the state in which they live or where the property is located should first be able to articulate the following:1.

so after reading all the posts, it sounds like his best bet is just to move on and walk away finding another place maybe coming back in future to keep contact with that person if he really wants that location… Correct me if I’m wrong, but my analysis from all this is that hiring a squatter would only be applicable in situations where the person who is occupying the residence never had a lease or contract therefore it is a rare circumstance where it would be a viable option. 

Quote from @Albert Blair: If you hire a locksmith to rekey, it will likely cost you more than changing out the locks yourself.