Some companies allow property owners to select tenants and set the screening criteria...We do not - our criteria does not bend. 

Do companies usually have the workaround?

I see there are some recommended companies on here.

From there, I would like to consider a 1031 exchange in the future to acquire more units.My current property management company suggested that they could handle a mid sized apartment building but I would absolutely not consider them for it as I believe they have overextended themselves and communication is lacking.

Account Closed It will only show on your credit report if the person who is holding the notes goes to a servicing company so it is recorded.

Also, there is a need in the marketplace for a co-living PM company that doesn't charge too high of rate. 

A simple baseline plan might’ve steered him toward properties with more reliable maintenace histories or a stronger neighborhood profile, saving him a lot of sweat.

Also you could start with local Plan-printing companies as they're always printing plan sets for architects and designers before they go to county and after the county comes back with changes.

Hiring a contractor to assist with repairs and a property management company to manage rental.

Yep, when we sign up for servicing as a company they ask you "what loss mitigation measures does your company allow" We offer loan mods, forbearance, deed in lieu, short sales and short payoffs.