Are there any friendly strategies you would try first to ask them to leave before getting the lawyer involved?

If they want to micro-manage their investments and be involved in every decision or know every detail, I'm not the right guy for them.If your owners demand to know all the details, it demonstrates a lack of trust which means they are micro-managers or you haven't proven yourself yet.

Quote from @Ray Hage: @Gene Arrow Unfortunately you are correct, you are still responsible for all the costs of the property. 

My long-term strategy involves using the "stacking" method for the first 5 years, acquiring multiple duplexes/fourplexes to maximize my return on investment.

This means they could require you to repay the entire loan balance.People involved in the loan business will often say this situation never happens.

If not then you may need to get legal involved but You should also contact your insurance company as wellAs a rule of thumb, never drain water into a home.

@Nathan Gesner @Michael Smythe To clarify, the commissions for the agents and lenders provided through them, along with the labour for the contractors are still being paid to the individuals involved, just like it would be should I go ahead and find them myself. 

We are not emotionally involved.

Financing leverages your investment, allowing for more properties and diversification, but involves interest costs and higher risk.

I'm getting close to my savings mark for getting started so I'm looking to get involved, learn, and make connections.