It’s hit and miss, really need to deeply understand what they offer, if they will work for you or against you, whether they sign the lease or you (I prefer me, to reduce that lock jn). 

Again, you market should dictate how you interact with tenants but generally speaking partial rent payments shouldn't be reasonable.

It has appreciated greatly in the west ward and wanting to keep it but don't want the people interaction.

We know of a bunch of the servicers but curious of others have servicers they prefer.

Each individual owner can have their own Deferred Sales Trust™, the assets of which can be managed to each taxpayer’s own individual risk tolerance and preferences.9) Net rental income.

Not to mention our building standards remain for most part that of colonial times, why, who knows, we just don't like to embrace brick block and cement for some reason and prefer sticks still. 

Again, the BiggerPockets store has some books on this topic, or you can learn about it by watching podcasts, reading blogs, and interacting on the forum.

I prefer it that way too as it aligns your incentives to maximize revenue. 

Having 2-3 contractors in each field is important, as your preferred guy won't always be available. 

I prefer new Orleans, for example.