If you tell them their credit score is too low (or some other reason) and somehow you obtained information that is inaccurate, then there is the potential to cause a legal problem. 

Also, take as many pictures as possible before the tenant moves in, again this protects you in case of damage caused by tenant. 

But if they wanted less control in investments---go the route of equities, fixed income like tbills or CDs, mortgage notes syndicators, REITs, possibly RE syndicators but do your diligence especially now, and even crypto cause that's an investment with little control.

They would withhold rent for minor items that were caused by the tenants.

I rarely see anyone address the underlying root cause of the issue.

Petersburg for over 30 years, I can attest that the last two big hurricanes caused significant damage, but they were the first in a long time.Condos and townhomes tend to perform well, especially if they're located on the Intracoastal Waterway or within 3-5 miles of the beaches.

That could help your cause. 

Give them notice if their pets cause any infractions they will need to be removed in 24 hours.  

Click link, click "show members," pick whom you might think would have cause to need a good garage or overhead door person. https://strongchapters.com/ks-northeast-bni-little-apple-all...GL.

This policy along with the wonderful idea of tariffs will start trade wars and cause other increases in goods such as appliances, possibly cars or any other imported goods.