It is a requirement of theirs that you read "7 Habits of Highly Effective People," which I did.

I am probably similar to you where I never want to retire but want to have the comfort to know if I fail pursuing a dream that it doesn't harm my children.

We don’t know any PMCs to recommend in the area mentioned, but since selecting the wrong PMC is usually more harmful than selecting a bad tenant, you might want to read our series about “How to Screen a PMC Better than a Tenant”:https://www.biggerpockets.com/member-blogs/3094/91877-how-to-screen-a-pmc-better-than-a-tenant-part-1-services-and-processesWe recommend you get management contracts from several PMCs and compare the services they cover and, more importantly, what they each DO NOT cover.

But as I already indicated, neither your or my opinions harm the debate.

Plus, it’s a good habit to get into for your own peace of mind.Many of the answers here are very solid.

AS far as mindset, I would read MIndset by Carol Dweck, Steven Covey's Seven Habits and for negotiation Chris Voss Never Split The Difference.Look up podcasts of investors who are investing in the niche you want to invest inGino

These can provide insight into their payment habits.- Request contact information for their previous landlords to verify their rental history.

If the claims are serious enough, I may even call the local PD myself and let them handle it; that way, if the tenant does something crazy and harms themselves or a neighbor, you're covered. 

However, if the test returns negative for harmful mold, the tenant will be billed for the test.

We want to ensure the property is safe and habitable, but these expenses seem excessive.