The technology has been proven to be extremely reliable for many, many decades and has been determined to be investment-grade by many multi-billion dollar funds.   

They are hands-off, institutional grade real estate investments, and they allow you the option to diversify.I wrote a blog on the very issues you mentioned when it comes to being a landlord.https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/7993/48729-are...

The best areas for investors are those that have a lot of really nice smaller houses and a mix of B- and C or C+ grade neighborhoods.

On a concrete slab consider either commercial grade floor tile or garage floor paint if local code permits.

Proposal: Our recommendation is to; -Excavate, remove and replace outside cleanout with pvc to proper grade-Tunnel underneath the foundation from the outside near the cleanout, removing hazardous waste, dirt, and old cast iron sewer pipe-replacing cast iron pipe with pvc with proper grade to meet all sewer ties, back filling with sand and dirtThey estimated 12k in plumbing work, with the following statement "Any siding, sheetrock, flooring, etc. removed which is necessary to the repairing of the sewer will be put back by others."

I'm a recent graduate from pharmacy school and am looking to make a splash in the RE investing world.I'm currently working on getting a SFH ready to rent (first ever project) but have a strong feeling that multi-family investing is where I ultimately want to be.

If this is for a rental, you might be able to get away with leaving the floors and using builder grade cabinets, basic finishes/appliances.

Hi GregI'm also an engineer and have some first hand experience with tying into drain tile and working down next to a foundation, however this is mostly with single family homes.From my experience a drain tile is a nice to have, however the most important thing of all is to try to achieve positive grade away from the house's foundation in the first place. 

That includes building up the grade around the house to shed water and removing most any plant that requires care.

"Management" companies are not set up to problem solve on construction projects dealing with trades that they don't understand doing a process they are unfamiliar with.My suggestion is to hire a local consultant who you can pay a flat fee to analyze the project, meet with designers, trades, inspectors, engineers, etc, in order to put together a package for you that will detail; budgets, material grades, scope of work, timelines, trade suggestions, sample paperwork to ensure no liens or permit issues occur, etc.