Also control the thermostats so the tenants don't jack up the heat in the winter giving you a massive bill.

Only if a person has a massive active income, providing for significant excess capital yrly and a sizable tax liability does it make any sense to engage in other focus. 

I know insurance rates have gotten rough these past years but if you don't have insurance all would take is one house fire for you to take a massive loss.

I admire them for their moxie in starting a company, but the fact is that investors who buy from them sight unseen are taking a massive, massive risk.  

A lot has happened since starting, between material shortages in SWFL for a while, a massive hurricane, a period of power outage, damages to various parts of the city (and major damages to surrounding cities), high demand in labor/resources, a transformation in permitting systems, and a boom in construction in general. 

That's a massive barrier to entry when you're just getting started.

We finally close with title insurance.14. seller is holed up  its a massive hoarder situation as bad as I have ever seen.15. another 6 months to get eviction.so about 30 months later we finally take possession and bull doze house and built three new homes.  250k in out for 30 months  another 30k in legal fees..

Funny story: my son the rock climber was in the Seattle area a few years ago when they had a massive snow storm with more on the way.

The property has a massive 900+ sq ft attic with very tall ceilings that would make a perfect 3rd unit potentially grossing another $1000 per month. 

My wife's mother ended up having a massive brain tumor last year and we were able to be there for her every single day.