Banks want arms length separation so they know that they are getting a true valuation on the property.The banks I work with don't care about a home inspection.

Perhaps, but only up to a point, and only what they can understand or care about.My college rentals care only about amenities such as a dishwasher that they can use.

Once again depending on your needs and time contraints be careful on how you choose.

We want to manage it ourselves and pay a gardener and a handyman to take care of everything on that end.We understand that there may be instances when the handyman isn't available and we'll need to head to the property - not a problem since my work schedule is very flexible.Is there a reason that I should not manage it myself from that distance?

All I care about is that I make money!

He is a nice older man with health problems that cause him constant pain.

They only care about the next payment they will have to make.

When there is a personal connection - they take better care of their units, they call us immediately when there is a problem (before it becomes a disaster), and refer other good people to us to rent houses.

I carefully examined it inside and out (of course I am not an inspector).

Cold hard fact is until you trust me enough to hire me to care about your interests, I do not care about your interests.