I have found that they worked really well when it comes to getting better tenants and better rents, and having less hassle, less headaches, and then getting a higher sales price; without paying closing costs or realtor fees.

Quote from @Leeling Chew: It doesn't matter who pays the bills.

@Michael Daniel Ultimately, it's all about confirming what the housing authority pays.

Best pay compared to cost of living.

Things just require more ongoing expenses percentage wise out of state because you have to pay people to do everything for you and you will have a longer time building relationships with vendors even when getting decent referrals. 

Their "Titanium Service" does NOT mean anything, other than they would ask you to pay $10K to sign up for it.

Go to court, judge will hear them out and then ask; "did you pay the rent."

A good deal for a retail buyer is something they can pay for which has most of the amenities and location they want.

The tried and true version is pulling a list of properties whether you're targeting distressed homes or high equity homes in which case you can pull on something like Propstream or Propwire, you can skip trace through them or someone like Prime Tracers which has a pay as you go system. 

For my account I pay $10 per quarter while the loan is active so only $40 a year to borrow this money.