I self-manage, but I understand that's not a practical option for most people.

Also, i'm not enrolled in the course or practicing the method (yet). 

Also, check to see if your jurisdiction is practicing "Just Cause Eviction", which went into effect statewide earlier this year for municipalities that which to opt in. 

For what it's worth, I'm no longer insurance licensed since I took my practice fee only.

Wood has a huge variability in strength--between pine varieties, the stress which can cause them to fail varies by more than 2x and you can see 20%+ increase in strength as it ages.Then I have stress concentrations which will yield and then redistribute the load in practice, but not according to the calculations I'm allowed to do. 

I manage the property and the tenants, pay the owner of the property a rent that meets their mortgage plus a little profit, charge fair market rent from the tenants I sublet to, and exercise an option to buy the property after a predefined term and at a predefined price.This way tired landlords don't have to manage their property anymore, and I start investing with little to no money.

Quote from @Matthew Posteraro: I am in the phase of practicing deal analysis on possible investment properties in the area I am looking to invest in.

Quote from @Gary Bonds: Any best practices when attempting to secure business funding from a bank, in the form of a loan or credit?

This approach conveys your respect and appreciation while making it clear that your decision isn’t personal—it’s practical.

Oh, and the platforms are actually more friendly to the buyers than sellers. that is why they will take money from hosts on practically any complaint from a guest, or suspend a persons listing until they can prove/disprove any guest allegation.