For example,  providing a heating source for your tenant is your responsibility as the landlord. 

Paying off rental mortgages increases monthly cash flow but reduces liquidity, while investing in hard money lending offers high returns but is taxed as ordinary income.Buying a multi-unit rental provides tax benefits like depreciation, while purchasing a business can yield strong profits but requires active management.

I am a realtor and wholesaler, and I get some buyers looking for owner financing, some sellers need/prefer getting cashed out and there are some lenders I work with who can provide the financing however they run out of funds sometimes.

I'm looking at buying turnkey (through a well known provider on BP), and would like an independent property inspector.

However, with the disclaimer above, I'll, for entertainment purposes only, provide some thoughts on rents in the US for the next few years. 

I'm assuming you're referring to investors that provide all of the funds for your flips? 

When you have studied your market properly you should be able to provide the answer of if single family or residential multifamily is better for cash flow. 1% rule was for a time when almost all deals were decent as a way to rule out the lessor deals and concentrate on the best deals.

The reality is the opposite - if it's not in writing then the PMC doesn't have to provide the service or can charge extra for it!

There’s no risk and all reward because if somebody can’t provide ID, they’re not going to be able to rent from me anyway.  

Duplexes provide privacy, flexibility, and scalability, but strict short-term rental regulations may increase upfront costs and maintenance.