You may want to look at small independent stores.

I believe they will let me assist them with managing and helping grow the investments, but am worried about making any moves since I have no direct investment experience of my own. 

Dennis' dad and I actually tripped over something similar back in Chandler.. we learned to tap into city planning websites and even call the permit offices directly to get a real sense of their backlogs.

These policies have been to the detriment of small businesses, the self employed and to large extent  true GDP producers.

There isn't a lot of capital besides the small inheritance I have coming.

I'm considering buying a small single family home near a hospital in the Midwest to turn into a MTR, and trying to decide if it's worth the investment to furnish vs. going straight to LTR.

Have a nice day.If they get a lawyer, direct the lawyer to your insurance agent.I'd be really surprised if you got a summons or heard from your insurance company.ALSO, i would non-renew at the end of their lease term.

I feel direct mail is another great method.

Generally speaking, with SFR or small multis, I just rely on the lease/rent roll (and some form of proof of payment; i.e. bank statements, deposit receipts, tax returns, etc.). 

Service disruptions can understandably lead to frustration.From my perspective in the self-directed IRA industry, effective communication and responsiveness during transitions are crucial to maintaining client trust.