My point was, in this day and age, it’s nice to see people who can actually reflect on an idea or person they don’t agree with instead of simply burning them at the stake.

I would use them as a shield and protect yourself from a contract that is going to burn you/ run away with your money. 

Wait until a tenant burns you once or twice and you see how much they care about taking money out of your pocket.

Call listing agents on the properties you want to look at so that you don't burn out a buyer's agent driving all over town looking for you.Need more knowledge on certain types of investing? 

No portable kerosene/gas/incense burning; limit candle burning; no excessive odorous chemicals/sprays/vapors; restrict toilets to biological waste and tissue paper; keep drains clear No BBQ’s or open fires in units or under eaves, canopies, porches.

@Robert Burns keep in mind, if they were motivated, they would be contacting you on your website.

I have not seen anyone self manage for an indefinite amount of time without getting burned out.

C = Moderate priced houses, reasonable crime, very few board ups, or burn outs. 

Yes natural gas is super clean burning.

A house that burned down used to sit on it.