I've asked my clients a similar question and have developed tools for them to minimize this, but I find there are a few different types of clients.Manager managed - these folks have no issues as they simply upload their year end statement from their property manager, their 1098 mortgage statement and any other one-off expenses they may have paid for outside of the management company. 

Obey TorahBest, Larry Cheshier That’s interesting Larry but the issue becomes interest rates to borrow the money wouldn’t make this a valid choice.

It provides an opportunity to see what's happening in the units.You still have the ability to evict for lease violations, but your less likely to face non-payment issues. 

As an investor - if I was putting $125k down I would want title in my name and a clear title policy - so that is where I would have the issue. 

Leverage the Power of LLCsEstablishing a Limited Liability Company (LLC) for your real estate investments can offer both legal protection and tax benefits.

He makes sure we maximize all deductions and have no issues.

They refuse to get their payment processor on a call with me and amex to resolve the issue. 

Long term rentals are the easiest since you won't have to deal with cleaners and maintenance issues are relatively easy to deal with by calling someone. 

Basically, these are lands that technically qualify as Sending sites, but that have issues such that nobody really wants to build there.

The issue is cost.