Do you know of any service or lawyers that specialize in rental contracts?

If you play with a free trial of Property Management Software (Appfolio Buildium Propertyware) you will have a great idea of what to expect and what you need to learn once you access Yardi.I would suggest you go ahead and apply for the job or start as a temp for a company that specializes in placing property management workers.

Out of courtesy and necessity to our investor clients we keep a handy investor focused lender cheat sheet categorized by mortgage specialities.

Probably not as easy as that as you still need some income to support some of the properties perhaps, but something to consider.It takes a special wife to be able to move often. 

If I did it, and I'm no one special, anyone can do it.  

It would be a long, painful, drawn-out learning experience for you, and unless you plan on specializing in assets like your duplex for the next 10-15 years to get your real estate investing career off the ground, I don't think it's worth it.I do speak from some experience here, Marlia.In 2017, I bought a duplex that was a converted from a big old single-family.I bought the duplex for $5000 at the county sheriff's sale.

In addition there are a wide range of grants HUD supports in most cities to improve a property to rent to low income people.Perhaps the best decission in looking at section 8 and low income rentales are the larger assets of using the contract incentives and special financing programs that only exist to those who provide services and employ your tenant that you could benefit from.

He's not there and thus not in possession of anything in that house.

To mitigate this risk without using an LLC, consider:Umbrella Insurance: This provides additional liability coverage beyond your standard homeowners insurance.Equity Stripping: This involves placing a lien on the property to make it less attractive to potential creditors.Land Trusts: These can provide some anonymity and protection while allowing you to maintain personal ownership.Insurance:Ensure you have comprehensive insurance coverage, including:Property insuranceLiability insuranceFlood insurance (especially important in Florida)Loss of income insuranceLegal Structures:While you've decided against using an LLC, consider consulting with a local attorney specializing in real estate investments to explore other potential legal structures that might offer protection without the tax implications you're trying to avoid.Property Management:Given that you're based in Europe, consider hiring a professional property management company to handle day-to-day operations, tenant screening, and maintenance issues.Market Research:Thoroughly research the specific areas in Florida where you plan to invest.

A financial advisor who specializes in real estate rentals/investment?