If you bring the missing skills to the table, you both win and you will learn what you feel you are lacking now.Use the calculators on BP to get you focused on deals and see what works and what does not work. 

I also hear from a lot of landlords that they aren't interested because it doesn't sound like a "Win" for them.Here is what I've found works - - - - - - - (1) Picking your target correctly Theoretically, you could rent any residential space and Arbitrage it, but realistically you need to find a place where you, a total newbie, can create enough value to begin a partnership.  

Ottawa Hills: This is one of the higher-end areas in Toledo with excellent schools and a more established market.

Your suggestion is a heads I win, tails you lose.

The best way to win is staying in the game the longest. 

Investment Info:
Single-family residence buy & hold investment.

Purchase price: $315,000

Cash invested: $80,000

This was my first Airbnb purchase. I used a DCSR loan and I spent around $30,000 ...

Because I rarely have to evict (one every 5-6 years) and because I always win my evictions.

Generally most people you speak with are going to provide you a quote with their "standard" commission built in and anything less would be them taking a reduced commission to win your business. 

Chances are you won't get anything even if you go to small claims court and win. 

Sounds like an internal policy decision that you will never win, regardless of any reasonably prudent measures you take.