Here’s how we handle applications:Income Verification: We require proof of income that’s at least three times the monthly rent, verified through six recent pay stubs and a detailed employment verification process.

Are there any cost-effective ways to handle this situation legally?

As you stated jurisdictions and different city regulations all handle it differently.

They now use "Dave" to handle customer inquiries efficiently and promptly. 

I have found it much easer to handle small things my self.  

Then you'll need to build a team of contractors to handle renovations and to help with things such as property inspections.

You could structure it where they provide most of the down payment while you handle the management side.

How do you plan on handling that situation6.

You've proven that you can manage the dealflow you are handling so it makes sense to me that you leverage those skills to help others with their deal flow.

Confirm that the warranty applies to the type of property you own and consider whether the annual cost and service call fees make sense compared to just handling repairs yourself or using your own trusted contractors.