A fair warning, you'll be wading through complicated info.  

But it's not that complicated, just buy in good locations and your risk is very low. 

the "too complicated" part is the partnering. 

Keeping them in the loop could help avoid conflicts or complications down the line.Lastly, think about framing your case around fairness and practical impact.

I have it written in my leases that tenants are responsible for clogs as well as damage from clogs. I have lengthy conversations when tenants move in about letting us know immediately if there is a clog, to stop using...

Without this foundation any money spent on gurus, courses, books mentorships that teach techniques and methods is WASTED, even if the methodology being taught is valid.  

The Gator method is apparently one technique that may have some flaws that have been exposed here but may also be just the motivator for some people who would not otherwise even have taken a chance to get involved in real estate "investment."

Quote from @Rud Sev: A quick follow up that I have (I understand things can really quickly become complicated): if there is cash flow, and that cash flow is larger than any depreciation (assume no cost segregation), K-1 reports a gain, is this gain considered to be ordinary income please?

Your goals don’t need to be overly complicated.

.), and you've made your House Rules clear, then don't sweat the small stuff.By that, I mean- you'll have guests who have 5-star ratings but can still leave a mess or damage (other owners didn't report accurately or it was complicated) but you have recourse via photo evidence (your cleaners, etc.) to ask for reimbursement (or use something like AirCover, etc.).