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

I have some auto-denials in the "review phase" based on landlord reference such as numerous late pays on rent, numerous documented lease violations, and move-out damages exceeded collected deposit... but still have yet to enter the "landlord reference/review phase" of my screening process due to the details on their CBR's as noted above. 

In real life, it's slow-going and in my experience rents are lower than it seems like they should be.

These systems not only make life easier for you but also for your tenant.

I would say the quality of life here is high and so are the rents.

Quote from @Henry Clark: My wife and I have been discussing our Retirement life, running 8 Self storage locations in 5 towns and how to relax a little more. 

Be prepared to followup numerous times.Highly likely the owner will treat your letter like junk mail.

If you play this right you will be set up for life and you don't want to look back and regret the nickel and dime negotiating that cost you a huge upside.Use the extra space for RV/Boat and Camper parking for your tenants.

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

At the time of my purchase I was swayed by my realtor and his affiliated PM business despite  numerous higher ups at my employer trying convince me otherwise.