Your Lender I can help you with #2 & My suggestion to find  #4 would be to go to the top of this page and click on FIND A LENDER.

I agree that working with people is easier and more cost effective than the alternative.As I read this, I'm considering creating a Cash For Keys written program that I can give my tenants at lease signing to remind them to come to me rather than just stop paying. 

These are two entirely different worlds that need two completely different skill sets to effectively manage.

I'm open to all suggestions and ideas!

Any suggestions?!

I would love to hear any suggestions about where I should look to live in the area. 

We've sent out a cohost request and most hosts are asking ~22%, which is higher than what ABB suggests - but seems to be in line with what traditional local prop management places charge.My question: Long term obviously it makes sense to learn to do this all myself and be self sufficient.   

Are there providers you have worked with that you might suggest? 

Yes, i have ring cameras etc.Excellent suggestions. 

Where I differ with most of the posters on this thread is that I feel solutions can be developed to address the problems and something similar to what the OP suggests would be viable.