They are not going to feel comfortable if you are going into "their space" while they're there. 

I'm not saying to be there friend, just be an advocate to having a nice comfortable and safe place to live.  

So, it all depends on what you are comfortable with and your investment strategy. 

Once you’re more comfortable, you could start exploring other channels like direct mailers or pre-foreclosures.Don’t hesitate to connect if you want to dive deeper into specific markets or strategies.

Budget for property management costs and choose 2-3 markets based on rental demand, property prices, and comfort level.Good luck!

That can take longer than most people would be comfortable with on their investment properties but once you're on the books, things tend to run pretty well.

Which one is the better one, if we know we are getting it from someone who has used it for 20 years then I feel more comfortable.

Get out of your comfort zone.

I know some landlords rotate locks but personally, I'm not comfortable with that as a secure option.

Some investors, (and some attorneys are comfortable advising)  running without an LLC for some people and instead having an insurance policy in place to cover most likely scenarios of paying.