I have STR investors in Florida making 25% cash on cash returns, long term rental investors picking up properties directly off the MLS and cash flowing day 1 in various states, and house hackers completely removing their housing payment from the picture allowing them to save for for the next property.The beautiful thing about real estate is there are so many ways to succeed and a plethora of strategies depending on your comfort level and how active you want to be.

We are not talking about a payment portal for a PM where as long as it processes, it's fine.

I have never missed a monthly payment. 

This has to do mainly with the timing of property tax payments for your own home (not for your investment properties) and your charitable donations.

They also want a priority lien on the property.It sounds like you are looking for someone to fund your down payment, I would be looking for an equity partner over debt as nobody likes to lend money in insecure positions, especially when a borrower lacks skin in the game.How much are you planning to come in with yourself?

Can anyone recommend software which would accept monthly payments (from me to seller) and create proper 1099 forms for tax purposes at year end? 

So if you ever sell down there, make the payments in the US.4.  

-Cash Back on debit card payments (THIS IS THE BEST)-Higher APY than is typical on checking accounts 

Use a 2nd position heloc to absorb your paycheck, once your paycheck is entirely paying off your heloc, then it is safe to advance $3000 or $5000 extra against your heloc to make a principle payment against your 1st position heloc.

Show the lease agreement, show his rent payment history, and show any written evidence from the tenant that he admits to being late/unpaid.