There is friendly cities to such, people flocking there because it's where people want to live.

I want to start a nonprofit eventually to help the poor in the USA & other countries, and I'm considering using my own money or receiving government funds instead of relying on donations from people unless they're just rich ****s.

A host with a lot of properties always needs people on call to put out fires, deliver random items etc so maybe you can help with that. 

Many people just ask the rates because that is the probably the only factor they know, so it's important educate them how several factors can also influence the rates.

I always recommend people to not buy cool properties but buy properties that make money until you get to the point that you are wealthy then you can buy cool properties.

Hey Raj,Theres a few ways to get around these requirements, just need to be in contact with the right people.

maybe you can form your own mastermind / small group of local people in your same situation and work on strategies together.I think @Marcus Auerbach totally nailed it. 

While I don't have any horror stories, per se, I have heard of people having a tenant for a year then causing $20k in damages upon move out, while skipping town to not be found again (this was a CA buyer buying from a turnkey operator in AL).  

Nice people but glad Im not in Nebraska any longer! 

Many people have reported them to the state and nothing happens.