To start out, I'm finding renters on my own and am not renting through AirBnb or VBRO.

Here are a few suggestions on how you can maximize the wealth of information available: Check out the blogs and podcasts, or take advantage of the search feature (magnifying glass).

Always had to jump through hoops but always had it based on the property / asset

Also go through a servicing company for payments to the seller, escrow can probably help you out with a recommendation for that. 

Quote from @William Penn House Jr: I just got off the webinar and fell for the OKEDOK,  It was clearly stated the they would charge only $197 tioday as well as monthly and that would include everything.

What's the lowest credit score you will allow?

I took the course last October... got swamped in my currently real estate business... went through a 90 day "challenge" course with RAL academy....

I do a lot of private lending and we do make some passive interest, but the good fixing flippers make the bulk of the money.

I have this issue with Buildium for all the online rent payments received through their payment app. 

Order the chicken, but don't dump on the OP, RTR, or an entire segment of the industry for getting the lobster.