Or is there going to be understanding for digging deeper when the initial screening process produces these apparent inconsistencies?

There was a thread going that asked if folks would rather have:- A $3M equity portfolio that produced breakeven cash flow.- A $1M equity portfolio that produced $15K per month.Many people chose the second option.Another way of phrasing the question is:“Would you rather have $3M or $1M?”

It's only natural because the market took off like a rocket, and people became "rich" with equity. 

Due to the nature of the possible time and repair costs this may lead to speak with an attorney that can advise you on law suit. 

A local condo that you can easily check on might be a good way to learn the ropes of being a landlord without adding the complexity of long-distance management.Out-of-state investing, especially in areas prone to natural disasters like hurricanes, comes with additional risks.

College rentals can produce huge rents, I have clients to this day hitting 1% rule with student rentals. 

I plan to sell convenience items as well as fresh produce, baked goods, and hot meals.

I have seen identical properties next to each other with one producing $63k and the other $140k and the only difference is who is managing it (including self managers).

With several hiking trails/boats/kayaks/bicycles/etc, and just nature in general, what do most people do protect themselves from potential issues?

It's random, and those were just the people that I happened to meet over a couple of hours (and I'm not naturally extroverted).