Thanks to you and others, I have determined that my initial research was a little off, from what most landlords are doing.  

Those initial fees are just the beginning. 

We have never had issues passing inspection (initial or annual).

Have you tried a Google search of your search term; then add biggerpockets instead of using the BP search bar.Ex: initial LLC Formation BiggerPockets.That can yield some decent search results too, but I know you are looking for specific advice here.

Furthermore, if there is a trouble tenant can you put an offer in contingent on seller initiated eviction of said tenant?

I was initially thinking I need to do cash, but the more I read, OPM sounds like a faster way to grow, if done right...am I correct?

On the other end of things I would never lower rent if someone asked, I would kindly tell them if they don't want to pay the rent we initially agree upon they can find housing elsewhere. 

Its a great idea to initiate direct contact with potential sellers.To answer your question, I mailed out around 230 letters to potential sellers.

*IF* the conversation comes up (meaning they initiate it), you might read the comment as positive or negative and if negative, you can respond with (depending upon the context) something like "I agree"  "I see your point" and switch subjects.  

Making us go into the detailed settings just to remove someone doesn't promote camaraderie--as I suspect was the initial motivation for making it harder to remove people than it is to add them; it just makes me more apprehensive when I accept new requests because now I know how convoluted it is to try and remove people--and even then, it doesn't work.