His new attitude is that he can't control what they do in their home and if I have a problem with it I should call the police.  

The biggest shift in becoming an investor isn't having property, it's thinking in terms of it's your business, and having that business mindset and attitude.

If your attitude is to provide safe and affordable housing and your reputation reflects that you should be fine, if it's all about money (well, it is but...talking reputation here) you may not be able to really compete with others having that mind set or demonstrating that mind set.Search here about non-profits and low-mod housing.

That said, there are some really dumpy student rentals in our neighbourhoods (we are trying to buy one now) whose owner have the attitude "they are only students".  

I would ignore his negative attitude and go out of my way to be friendly and helpful toward him.  

I think it's fantastic that you have taken such great action with a positive attitude and are planning a long term marketing campaign and not just doing one shot.

It is only with this attitude of willingness that innovative real estate transactions are designed and implemented.

If that changes my attitude will probably change :)

I think a team approach is fine, select reputable and ethical players.Asking for and suggesting "Investor Friendly" team players is code for unethical or for those who may operate outside of the regulatory structure or such....someone who may be willing to look the other way.If that's the way an investor deals, good luck, they won't be in it for the long haul.If something is acceptable and lawful, then any professional in any aspect will work with you, it's not them that have a problem, it's your guru strategy and attitude in business.This is not directed at any one poster but a general statement from the various posts giving the flavor to the topic. :)

If you have had a consistant run of bad tenants and/or evictions, you might want to look at where you are investing, stay out of the war zone neighborhoods, and not only improve your screening process, but your attitude as well.........