After the last crash, Private Equity companies were doing this with a flawed model so they saw great losses, these companies are trying to use a more refined model however I still see gaps, the big upside is if you gave people the option of using a well known brand like Redfin or using the stranger who direct mailed or cold called you, Redfin will win most of the time over for those who are on the fence or uncomfortable with the situation.

Casey Culver it seems like by even asking you are uncomfortable with thinking about renting to them.

You will feel uncomfortable at first because you wont know what to look for. 

First, I was 21 and uncomfortable spending a lot of money; secondly, it was after 9/11 and I was being sent all over the world ALOT so it didn’t make sense to have an empty house with a mortgage 6 months a year; finally, living next door to my tenants was a great way to get my feet wet as a LL.

I feel confident in my numbers around a good purchase but uncomfortable with how to find a lender.

Don't chase a deal that makes you uncomfortable. 

@Victoria Dieckgraefe  Routine sneaky business trick: Set expectations at X which is your most profitable point, if they buy at X without blinking you make your highest profit.If they ask questions (like you are) offer X-1, then X-2, then X-3 to make the sale. 

But you’ve found NO motivation... so TODAY they might not be motivated, or next week or next month but your marketing and constant contact will insure you are who they turn to when motivation appears I’d suggest other avenues, try whatever is comfortable then also try whatever is uncomfortable.

I personally would be uncomfortable leasing a property that already has a tenant lease in place with the owner (would rather Seller Financing) - but you could make it work if the numbers are good and you get them on your lease ASAP.

A lot of landlords routinely change furnace filters and drive by to make sure the lawn is being mowed.