If you don't charge them late fees some of the time, they will expect that all of the time.You must do business in a consistent manner and without emotion.

Yes you'll need to collect rent, but make sure they are good communicators from the get go. 

What sets apart the good from the great is their experience as well as their communication ability.

There are a lot of "opportunities", but you don't want your first investment to be in something that will likely cause you financial (or emotional) headaches.

If they manage to sell the property to someone else in 2 days with no garage doors or if they emotionally refuse to sell to you because you have an issue with their lunacy in trying to sell this property without garage doors...I think that's a reasonably low risk that I would take.

Spelling, grammar, and the ability to communicate well in English are important.

I think its important to have open communication in this instance.

Technology has enabled communication with a remote CPA through phone calls, emails, skype etc.

No, you want the basic, universal, cookie cutter floor plans, so there’s no emotional benefit for it.

I know that’s not the right “business” answer but I wouldn’t feel right forcing a good person out of their home Well first of all you need to be less emotional about the whole landlord tenant relationship.