Conventional financing is geared and regulated for the owner occupied homeowner and is designed to protect that borrower from poor lending practices.  

I don't know how to be a landlord and protect myself against crazy tenants.

The loan approval is based on the property’s rental income covering the mortgage—making it easier for investors without traditional income streams to qualify.LLC Protection: Many DSCR lenders allow you to hold the property in an LLC.

Form an asset protection plan that's so complexed it must be described in flow chart form and must include a Wyoming LLC, otherwise what's the point if they aren't "anonymous"?

Would opting for a non-charging order protection state LLC be simpler?

The goal is not to evict but to get them to pay but you need to protect yourself and sometimes tenants need negative reinforcement.

Structure a lease-option deal to protect your credit and ensure a good payment history.

As a listing agent, I explain to seller that an inspection can be more protection for them, anyway, because 1) buyer waives right to repair anything discovered in the inspection if not negotiated during inspection period, so fewer surprises at final Walk Through, and 2) buyer less likely to succeed in blaming seller later for something even their own professional didn’t find (unless seller was really hiding it).

Prioritize repairs that protect the house’s value, like roof issues, plumbing, or structural concerns

Look into investor backgrounds more thoroughly and perhaps use legal contracts that offer stronger protections and even tie to personal assets, many will always try to use the LLC to protect themselves, but serious investors will sign a note personally and have collateral to sometimes back it.I hope you find some clarity soon.