Regulation has slowed the market and made it harder to be an operator.I've never operated my Airbnb to its maximum efficiency because of the time it takes. 

The seller retains legal title until the contract is fulfilled.Advantages:Lower Upfront Costs: You can avoid closing costs typically associated with formal closings.Control: You can take control of the property to make repairs and sell it while leaving the original financing in place.More Flexibility: Compared to a novation, a land contract offers you more control over the property since you hold equitable interest.Risks:Seller’s Cooperation: The seller retains legal title, which can complicate things if they change their mind or their financial situation worsens.Resale Issues: FHA buyers may require the deed to be in your name for 90 days before they can purchase, which could slow down your resale plans.Subject-To FinancingHow It Works: In a subject-to deal, you take title to the property while the seller’s existing mortgage stays in place.

They are a special asset class that take some deep knowledge.

A friend of mine in Maryland is starting a GC business and has a deep roster of subs.

This usually involves using ground-penetrating radar (GPR) to scan for the remains, but there was one small problem—GPR is only effective up to about 15 feet deep.

This could actually slow their earning potential and hurt them in the long run.If you want to grow, focus on making and saving money.

Fourth, as the years go by, and the mortgage is slowly paid off, the returns begin to slow as the effect of leverage fades.

Also seen this market slow down back since April.

When I was a more active buyer, in my area I did similar deep dives into the HUD/REO markets and courthouse sale data based on Substitute Trustee filings.

It may be that coming from New Orleans, where I waded through waist deep water about 10 times in two years to get home, it doesn't seem to be bad in any area that isn't directly on the water.