My name is Andrew Grove, I am using my dad's Bigger Pockets account to reach out for help and advice.

It’s more about:Have you invested in real estate for your own account and have you been successful at it?

Monitor the account that all x number of payments went out.

Maybe self-accountability does matter. 

Account Closed said, income and assets are the only "hassle" with a conventional loan.

Yes, tariffs are paid at the importer seat but importers account for this in purchase orders from exporter.

In addition, all Rent payments hereunder not made within five (5) days of the due date shall bear interest at the rate of one and one-half percent (1-1/2%) per month"The monthly rent is $1550 so the late fee is easy - I've set the account to charge 5% if the rent isn't received within the 10 days stated ($77.50).

Once you have a short list, get an account with each one and run them through the wringer to see how they function.

4) Keep my money in a guaranteed savings account making 4.5%, until rates drop more or something changes, and the numbers are better to make a move?

I managed my own Airbnb account for the first 3 months after handing it over to Evolve.