In a space with many variables, unanticipated changes, tight deadlines, etc. it can be an effective mindset to have. 

It is all a matter of your goals (i.e. equity accumulation or supporting a lifestyle with cash) and your ability to redeploy capital effectively (i.e. is your cash just sitting or are you buying more properties)

You should know the approximate monthly utilities cost for a duplex or 3-plex if not separately metered, how your purchase may or may not have an effect on the property tax bill the following year, etc.

Multifamily is not actually passive, and someone will need to be engaged in the property even if it is just managing the manager.

I use TurboTenant to manage my tenant engagement (leases, payments, maintenance, etc).I use Stessa to manage my overall Investment Assets.I have vendor/contractor contacts all stuck in my iPhone and interspersed with my personal contacts.  

For what it's worth, I wholeheartedly agree that the result would be "less money makes it to the landlords" and would reduce the effectiveness of the program.

However, to be effective, you will need to focus on volume.

I didn't notice anything pop up after a short search, but I'm sure there's something there if I dig for it more effectively. 

It's says the new laws were put into effect January 1st 2021.

Engaging critical thinking skills while doing an comparative analysis of like products and organizations.