They typically have fixed or adjustable interest rates, terms ranging from 5 to 20 years, and amortization periods of up to 25 or 30 years.SBA 7(a) Loans: The U.S.

Again your personal strengths and desires will play a huge role.

Once you have those personal experiences from managing your own property, you will be able to identify and vet these property management companies when they're trying to make excuses of whatever the reason is as it stops you from achieving your objective. 

Monthly rent in the ~$1.5/sqft range.

Tacking onto what @John Koster said, the POS ordinances can be tougher in certain cities than others and the tax rates in the burbs can turn a dream deal into a nightmare rather quickly.I'd find a knowledgeable agent who also invests and work with this person to learn the areas and see what fits your investing profile.

I use a credit range for deposits.

I personally have never seen that, but I’m only one person.

Who should that person be?

I have 3 properties in my personal name (to get best rates).

Make sure you have personally spoken with the tenant, maybe since you are new owner they don't know where or who to pay or paid the previous owner.