@Bruce L.  

I’ve always wanted to serve others.

Treating tenants with respect and serving their needs with prompt and courteous service also helps sustain good landlord-tenant relationships.

I am looking for someone who truly understands the real estate world and can also serve as an advisor. 

All advice is welcome.Best regards, You definetly want to find an investor friendly agent/brokerage that will serve as a knowledge source for the local market.

@Rich DiBiase,To expand on @Brandon L.'

It has been successfully argued with consistent rulings against landlords based on the premise that once a sentence is served, that debt to society is paid and to deny housing is discriminatory. 

Welcome @Jarvis L Cloud and congratulations on the early stages of your real estate journey!

This is due to the fact that I don't want to see a big accounting expense on the P&L in terms of percentages. 

Ok, I agree it has served me well with the few I've done and allowed me to quit my day job with income left over to save a tad monthly based on a very modest lifestyle.I have been fortunate to have great tenants, amazing even, with just 1 that was a nuisance to the other roommates and I was able to get rid of with minimal cost. ( Mark you, this tenant I didnt completly vet except for the background and credit checks, then handed him over to someone else to complete the process).