I think it's a function of the market cycle and what you're trying to achieve.Gino

The individual who owns the real estate in their personal name  but understands these key principles is also better prepared to address any claims or conflict if and when they arise than the individual who owns their real estate in an LLC and ignores these important operational functions. 

Your income is a function of your portfolio size in dollars (more important than number of doors!).

For many syndicators I suspect they could not function economically without up front fee's so in their structure is expected most of the time. 2.

Putting TP in the trash is the wrong response.If the plumbing is functional, then this is a tenant responsibility.

I have helped dozens of people buy and sell functioning homes.

BRRRR, much like making money in general in real estate, requires certain conditions  for it to function.  

Cash flow, principal pay off and of course appreciation are all a function (percentage) of your portfolio value. 

I believe most investors are better served hitting singles locally than swinging for the fences (and usually missing) in outside markets they don't know and with far less control over the day to day functions.

Some consumers have never liked it, but things still function perfectly normal in those states.