and the no more up-front payments piece as that's going to create a big cashflow hole during the shoulder seasons now. 

I can't imagine shouldering that expense as a tenant, although I've been told that there are a number of nice buildings that utilize primarily electric heat. - Also, we would have to run 220 lines to each unit. 4) Mini-split system.

Investors don't have a ton of time but if you can take some of the responsibility off their shoulders they will reward you with knowledge.  

A major responsibility had been lifted from my shoulders and I was free to go. 

[I reckon you have a good head on your shoulders, having listed the pros and cons]. 

Or if they if they even get any sleep having to constantly be looking over their shoulder.

While he and I loaded the bucket shoulder to shoulder when it got down to huge ice chunks, gratis.Passion for the transaction and the people are a must!

The good news is that any landlord who genuinely wants to solve the housing problem and has a head on their shoulders wins either way. 

It's time to look at this as a professional business manager, and less like a 'big sister' trying to help someone who is putting their hard-luck story on your shoulders.

The burden you remove from your mentor's shoulders will be the incentive for him or her to help you get the experience you need.