Does this naive suggestion elicit uncontrollable laughter from the experienced developers who are reading it? 

Outright laughter?

Your statement: "I don't rent to lawyers or bailbondsmen." made me scream with laughter...it was a bright spot in an otherwise stress-filled day.

Thanks for the laughter Tony 8)

I have read them multiple times and will read them again as they are worth the laughter and are filled with excellent tips.

My thought is that the sellers (currently estate managers as owners have passed) would be motivated to move quickly if we take the tenant problem off their hands.Now, this probably raises lots of red flags, potentially even prompts some laughter at what a terrible it is, which is why I'm here asking!

The phrase, "if I find a rental property, say a duplex worth 100k" elicits wild, hooting laughter in most of the country. lol. 

Hopefully, I have provide enough info so you can help me, help me that is after you have dried your tears from laughter! 

I have done work before, like interior simple remodeling, costmetic stuff, for this slum lord I hooked-up with, but his pay was just laughter..

Me: (quickly and frankly) Yep(after which ich I had to hold back laughter knowing she was dead serious)