Who has actually given the sob stories, criminal pasts, and unique income situations the benefit of the doubt?

I am in the in between size where setting up a large system doesn't seem reasonable, but you are spending a lot of time managing. 

There are a lot of septic systems, which can be a blessing and a curse.

I feel like I've created the right networks and systems so that the next part - the transactions - will naturally start to fall into place when II know a lot of newbies are wondering - How do I Get Started? 

@Jeff BrowerHow then does one go about "using" the system?

My research says I could go higher on rent and still not be at the area top for the quality of the unit, plus it includes W/D and alarm system with monitoring.

I think you want a property manager that focuses on rental not sales (which may be what you had with a broker).Each market is so unique and situation depends on the facts and circumstances.

Transparency and having a seamless and established system of contracting and closing are key to making the agent feel comfortable working with you.

My primary residence was just on the "cusp" of this change and I decided to have the entire system replaced.

In some cases that was organizing business systems, and in other cases, helping to provide them strategic and planning advice.