But my opinion is based upon my own experience.In my mid forties, I decided to get into REI and I followed the DIY path. 

He self-manages them but after being burned once, he has been strict with his rental criteria so tenants have typically been highly educated, and responsible.

When I ask lender for big number loan they will call me and follow up with me.

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I found the following article to be interesting:https://www.cnbc.com/2017/11/06/homelessness-soars...Nobody wants homeless people in their neighborhoods yet those very people buying the houses in today's market are in a way, contributing to the growing population of homelessness (in the markets mentioned in the article of course). 

They present their social media followers with a series of curated options for a specific area of each house, and their channels vote to decide on a lot of the finishes of the home - paint colors, carpets, door knobs, light/lamps, kitchen layout, etc, etc.The social media houses aren't especially lucrative, as they only do about 2 per year.

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I know that this topic has been posted before,  I was following that initial discussion, however the results were minimal, and perhaps someone may know of new options that have become available between then and now. 

I have seen evictions thrown out of court for failure to follow legally prescribed methods of service.

Set strict qualifications and do not deviate from it just to get a tenant in there.