It does not eliminate you doing a thorough background screening. thats all it is, so many make it much more complicated.

@Wesley Frye 5 showings in the first 10 days is too low and If you received an offer from a First time buyer they usually need help with closing costs.My first advice as an agent.is you need make sure about the value of your property because it need to be appraised and in case do not appraise for the amount they are offering you will be in a complicated situation because they do not have funds to cover the difference.

My goal is to establish a well-rounded portfolio of rental properties that not only promise financial growth but also offer value and sustainability to communities.I’m particularly keen on understanding the nuances of different real estate markets, effective property management techniques, and strategies for making informed investment decisions.

This can get very complicated. 

I am wondering, if by doing this, I will make the situation more complicated than it should be. 

Don't make it more complicated than it has to be.

It would make the situation less complicated if that is a possibility as you wouldn't have to worry about the recourse of the loan. 

The process isn't complicated - but managing shady Cleveland contractors isn't ideal for people with high-tempo careers LOL That's why I'm trying to get a gist of the different ways people do this. 

And if you already own, consider implementing house hacking techniques.

Seems like an overall complicated platform to manage 1 or 2 units