One gets to establish routine and build a sense of home over such a duration. 

I feel myself getting cranky... people routinely push it to the 5th,

It takes a fair amount of work to get the routine set up and change each and every one of your bills such that it's due date is the 28th. 

You will just need to update it with the proper info on where they make payments and who to call in an emergency and for routine maintenance . 

It does add stress/complexity to your daily routine.

As a private lender that routinely lends out her own capital, I agree when others say you aren't likely going to find them via a website etc. 

Rather than waste time on social media sites, start checking Zillow everyday and get in that routine.

Or, a charging order may be granted.If you're going the umbrella insurance route, perhaps see if it will cover you for several things including just the routine slip and fall (like mold or earthquake).

Rents in this country is routinely less than what one would pay in the USA.The person I am buying the property from is a good friend of my wife and she needs to money quickly, and when she (seller) made the deal she believed the property was only $120-$130 based on an appraisal a few years ago, and was willing to let it go at the discount.

They will handle the basics like painting and lock changes when there are turnovers, fixing faucets and other routine maintenance.