I’m trying to play the role of “what if’s” and “worst case scenarios”, but it’s a tough balance when my wife is looking at it from a community and emotional buy perspective.

I think it has more to do with the quality of the landlord or property manager than their role in the tenant-PM-owner relationship.On the flip-side, as a property manager I often feel that my hands are tied by the owner to provide quality responsive maintenance toward a tenant. 

My question is, what roles do your spouses play?

I did not realize how major of a role age of the property plays into the little things, especially through lots of tenant abuse.

Debt to income will play a role but I was not sure how much of a hindering It would be or if the rental income would reflect positively and offset it to a certain degree.

That’s where education plays a key role into success ..Be willing to change strategy like you’ve been doing even if it’s scary and uncomfortable.

@Joshua McMillionI agree technology is playing an important role in working from home (most of the people).

Here's a good start for seeing example roles involved in real estate...

They usually look for the kickback and don't value time as they don't respect the agent's role in the transaction. 

If you can do those 2 roles, you will have gained all the information you need on the operational side, than it is just combining it with REI side of things.