Other then that IMHO agreeing to a LSC on purchase is a weak presentation.2) constructive notice is fancy for recording of the deed.

Instead of:Potential tenants must be okay with a small, routine application which features a background check, employment/income verification and credit check.

I'm mainly talking about routine maintenance and minor tasks like painting, replacing boards, caulking, replacing fixtures etc...Also, I would like to get your opinion if you think that a licensed contractor is required for these smaller tasks, or should I  go with a cheaper contractor that is not necessarily licensed?

Owners are going to need to ensure that their cleaning routines are more thorough than ever.

@Josane Cumandala - I actually don't use a property management company, while not ideal, I manage the properties from here (with typically monthly long weekends there) - I have boots on the ground that I can call should an emergency arise (family & a list of contractors that I can trust).I personally don't see my brand as "slum-lord" either, to help avoid that I'm pretty selective with the properties that I purchase & invest a lot of time on my monthly trips taking care of the routine maintinence.  

Do you happen to have any favorite podcasts I should checkout or just whatever strikes my fancy?

If there is one thing to remember its the big companies with several fancy trucks, logos, websites and billboards cost exponentially more.Somebody has to pay all those wages, advertising, workers comp, bonding, BBB fees and insurance.

My daily routine as part of learning/education is going through the forums and my keyword alerts and it’s been super valuable so far to learn more and also to network and make connections with other investors/agents/PMs in the local market.

Avoid filling the kitchen with complicated devices like a simple coffee pot instead of a fancy espresso machine, a hand blender instead of a Tilt-head mixer with six attachments, or a  Crock-Pot instead of an Instapot that can be complicated or dangerous.As for sleeping arrangements, I recommend an "ideal" number of guests and a maximum.

They are generally not real estate people and will, in time, migrate they cash reserves to whatever opportunity d'jur captures their fancy.