Special breed? Thanks I'm speaking from years of experience lol. Currently using a property management company. I wouldn't do it any other way ..tenants prefer deal with a professional company. Even with all the problems that can come up it's still better ROI in my experience than doing dividends. Tenants for the most part are no trouble at all...just wear and tear, but that's why you buy older homes so repairs are quick and easy. Capital gains more than compensates for any hardships. If you are finding it difficult then perhaps follow my example and focus more on properties with capital gains potential rather than just rental income.