The vast majority of lawsuits against Landlords are for wrongful eviction, security deposit disputes, and Fair Housing Violations.

Quote from @John Friendas: Hey,My investing partner and I have reached an agreement where he would have the debt under his name and apply for it individually, and I would do the majority of the management (he is out of state and my income is half his).

The biggest thing with this is if something major happens are you legally covered if the unit is illegally rented. 

I have searched and filled out endless online forms only to have lenders offer me unsecured loans or other products, but not a heloc.  

If you are looking for a good 1031 QI, let me know as I have one that a majority of our clients work with.

I’ve been researching options like offering fully furnished rentals for traveling professionals or executives, especially with major employers expanding their footprints in the region.

You don't need to buy a car dealership, it can be a side hustle or an online business.If you try to get more rent than fair market, you will rent to desperate tenants, who got rejected everywhere else.

Was it via docusign or some other online signing platform? 

Behind referral on on-line sources like Next door, Google review, FB marketplace, etc.  

If you're more of a 'personal referral' person than a 'do research online' person, and this is local to you in Manhattan, KS, hit up one or two of the trades people in the "little apple all stars" BNI group.