I have friends there that I would pay a few bucks to go visit a property one or twice a year. 

"What do you want & like to see when you visit a website?"

I’ve even quit wearing my hard hat, except on those rare occasions I visit a tenant to pick up a late rent payment.

I always look for these on a notice board when I first visit a property.

Below is the link to the post here on BP.Free San Diego Meetup - Feb Event - Visit a Million Dollar Flip

Oh - I have heard from a few honest ones that they cannot pay the rent this month because they have a car repair, had to visit a dying relative, funeral, lost their job, hours were cut, school tuition was due for their son, etc.

I keep my paramedic license current by giving back to the community where I live and work though the Bath Fire Department as a part-time Fire-Medic. A

The internet is not where you should be getting financial advice, see your accountant, attorney and insurance agent, those are the key players for financial planning, you might also visit a few Trust Companies and check on admin expenses before you decide what route is best for you and your goals.Good luck !  

You might want to visit a few banks, try the small local banks and see what they lend on? 

I live out of the country but visit a couple times a year and have family in the area.