So in general, to outsource forces being a Landlord. 

Portland is one of the WORST places to be a landlord should you have to leave early and you want to rent out your home there.  

and frankly most landlords send a technician to fix things, not go there themselves, same goes for lawn care, usually you have a company that comes every week/other week, you do not need to be there.... 

@Zach HowardThere is no legal requirement for landlords to actually witness lease violations firsthand.

Hello fellow landlords,The properties in question are in a market that although it is not cheap, it draws lots of money-cautious tenants.

I was broke enough that I couldn't afford rent at my apartment, but fortunately my landlord didn't notice, thanks in part or in whole due to some substance abuse issues.Anyways, when visiting my mom in the neighborhood where I grew up, I had noticed this construction van at a house on our street.

If you are interested in becoming a landlord or buy and hold investor a great way to get started is by house hacking a multifamily with an owner occupied loan. 

Congrats and welcome to the world of being a landlord!

What does the past landlords say?

Total cost/sqft landed me around 30$/sqft or $36,120.