In my case I found STR model (both ways) to consume too much time and effort to continue with them so discontinued it.

There are tons of folks simply investing in DSTs as a convenient way to get the IRR return of real estate with the effort of a stock purchase.And here's the other thing that skews perspective. 

Global Insurance is close by and has always given me great service and great prices. 

It can be done with a little effort.

It was totally worth my time and the agency certainly put forth plenty of effort on my behalf to ensure that I had the knowlege and support to make a decision.If I had tried to "do it myself", I doubt I would have ever made a decsion.

Ideally we are looking to purchase these properties, but we are certainly interested in joint-venturing or providing cleanup work for the owners as well if they would not be interested in selling the property.In an effort to help search for these properties, I was hoping to connect with a local real estate broker, who could help keep an eye out for these types of properties, compensated for by a finder's fee % of the profit if a cleanup deal goes through. 

IMHO that's a pretty good income for the effort required.For truly passive income if you have cash I think there are better avenues than rentals.

Or make an effort to call him back?

Using these rights to your advantage, plus by being there when the BPO agent is there during the time of the inspection, you can totally make a significant effort at controlling your fate. 

I walked the building with a builder of assisted living facilities and he thought the bathrooms could be converted with minimal effort.