The big reason is that I treat my tenants professionally without throwing emotion into the mix and ramping them up, I document everything, I know the law, and I have policies and procedures in place to act quickly when trouble arises.Now that I've bragged about it, I'll probably have an eviction soon and ruin my record!

It could depend on your market, your Landlord-Tenant laws, the court system, your policies and procedures, how well you enforce your policies and procedures, how creative you are with your leases, and many other factors.My market works great for one-year leases.

I can't speak for every lender here obviously but using a HELOC for proof of funds is a normal procedure.

Knowledge of fair housing laws, ESA's, section 8, rent control, eviction procedures etc, 

If the township closed the oil tank pull without a dig, then there was no leakage, but since the tank (whether oil or septic, which is unlikely) was decommissioned and filled with sand that is not proper procedure and does not preclude a leak of oil.

I would really appreciate to get some feedback about how extensive your cleaning procedures are when you are doing a turnover.

There are procedures like giving notice that are better done sooner then later. 

It helps to know what state you are in because laws and procedures for both foreclosure & probate can be very different in each state.

Your state may have a completely different procedures that may make my opinion invalid. 

From there you handle everything, but have the advantage to defer back to them if you need help or advice for a fee.This inst a turnoff to potential tenants that are going to be any good, and an advantage to you because the management company will already have vetting procedures, background check in place, etc. to get you a good tenant.