Psycologically it will limit self confidence in your abilities.There are 2 kinds of people out there.

They were primarily self-contained bachelor units.  

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In any event, we'd much prefer to rent from mom/pop owners or investors like yourselves who either self manage or use a quality local property management company.

My guess is you were confrontational and abrasive, so he got defensive. 

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This may be a strategy if you plan to self-manage or already have a property management company in place.

While searching for self help books, one kept popping up at the top; Dave Ramsey's "The Total Money Makeover".

I was thinking of self-managing as I have great management and people skills (plus it will save me some $ on the expenses).In regards to the tenant pool, I know it attracts the lower-income tenants, but if purchasing a home in a "better" neighborhood, there might be some leeway with the tenant that is chosen.