I've been burned by this once before, but it's just less stress on me with this informal policy.

They should know the process super well and have their own contacts with leaders and managers to be able to ensure things run smoothly.There is a weekly open-office time for residents to be able to sit down with their case manager (I think it's Weds, but I haven't seen the time printed out recently so it may have changed.

NOTE:  there may be some tax on interest or principal on the payments--seek professional advice.Also, stress there will be no inspections or other contingencies--sell the 'peace of mind' side of the equation.You have known each other for 12 years and you established you are a great payer. 

A smart lock or lockbox can make their arrival seamless and stress-free.Act on Feedback: Show guests you value their input by making improvements based on reviews.

If you’re planning on buying your new primary nearby, it will make being a first-time landlord much less stress inducing.

If I can get someone to take over for me they are going to have a much easier time bc of it, but even the lady who has been part time helping me acts so stressed beyond belief w/everything I teach her that it is insane to me. 

You find the house completely trashed with missing appliances and cabinets, tenants were cooking meth, windows broken, etc. 6-8 months of unpaid rent, unpaid utilities, thousands to empty the abandoned property and trash, $50,000 to completely renovate the property and make it rentable again, plus all the time, energy, and stress along the way.I would actually argue this is pretty common and not even the worst-case scenario. 

What if you could secure your next property before selling your current one—without the stress?

Would have done 2-3X better in stock market, and with 1000% less grief/stress. read this to start with Why your house is a terrible investment - JLCollinsnhAlso, big picture, residential RE, appreciates only at rate of inflation, on average both in US and abroad."

I still get emails from turnkey companies and one of them (Martel Turnkey) said "stress free investing".