An offer as simple as "I'll pay you $1,500 per month for 360 months" is a legitimate offer.

Keep it simple.

It’s not always that simple.

So in TX, a simple explanation of a common strategy is that we do a trust that owns an LLC that then owns the asset. 

Not sure about the ghost fees you dealt with, but I have personally seen owners overcharged for simple tasks so I always recommend that my clients monitor their expense reports and get explanations for charges that aren't adding up. 

Very simple LOL  

Is it that simple?

yes major benefit of those row houses is SMALL Roof and pretty simple to put back together. 

Lastly, get a simple software that collects rent, late fees, updates maintenance requests and tracks payments.

Recommend opening the account in the personal name, keep it simple.