The premium you’ll get from listing the property while vacant should far exceed any assistance you choose to provide your tenant

Either one you choose you’ll be working a civilian job 90% of the time.

I didn't evict them; they choose that option. 

I want to have 5 houses by July 2026 because I want to have the freedom to choose how I spend my time.

First, if you choose to go with the FHA, you will limit your options.

This is why I believe it is important to have good insurance no matter what structure you choose. 

You can also cancel PMI once you build 20% equity in your home or choose to refinance under a different loan.

While my target area is very much a low C-class area, the law is here and it doesn't play around.If you choose to be a handyman and if you choose to live in your target area and if you accept certain risks as given and if the lack of social status doesn't particularly bother you, there is nothing as reliably profitable on a small scale this side of the law as C-class housing.

Before you choose anyone you could ask how their fees are structured (I keep it super simple) and what their response time is (you can see this on AirBnb).

I like how you describe choosing which area you had to prioritize…getting units filled made a lot of difference on how easy or difficult it is to continue.