More and more I see buyers look online, drive out to the house, and then while sitting in front of the house, CALL. 

But I don't see them as mentor. 

This is day to day spending, rent collection, tax/utility payments etc. (1) account for all security deposits, (1) account for parachute fund, capex items etc.

The biggest hurdle I see with arbitrage is developing a pitch to use when approaching landlords, which you can probably do with a little research on BP and ChatGPT.

This can often be cost-prohibitive. 

They expect you to live in one unit, BUT I have never heard of anyone from the lender go and  check in on you to see if you are actually living there. 

This strategy is especially effective given the current lack of entry level homes in Chicago.Our two cents - thanks for bringing this topic to the forums!

Every deal has a challenge—whether it’s a seller with an unclear title, a property with zoning issues, or just finding the right buyer who actually sees the value.I’ve been navigating all of this while working on land and mobile home deals, and honestly, the problem-solving side of it is what keeps me hooked.

I see where Sub2 can and has been a good tool in the right hands.  

Many ServiceTechs cover this via a service call fee.