Then, on the other side of the deal you should receive option money from your tenant/buyer in an amount that is more than you paid the homeowner, obviously.I'm just hitting on the highlights here, Patrick. 

You have clearly highlighted that you are aware of the risks that you are taking and this is more than half the battle, the easier part is to define the actions required to mitigate or manage the risks.

https://www.washingtonpost.com...This article highlights how millenials are not buying property like their parents did.

If not, then theres other pockets of the country that have good returns, you highlighted a lot of those areas that seem to be popular & also a lot cheaper up front with downpayments.  

I highlight this information during the tour. 

This is could be a marketing opportunity for multfamily investors to highlight their hygiene and safety considerations maybe by adding sanitizer, sanitzing wipes and other measures to common areas as hygiene amenities... just a thought. 

I already had a buddy replace all high light bulbs in a 3 bedroom home and his last 2 electric bills were $60 cheaper!.

Print it off, study it, highlight it, and keep it handy for reference.At the bare minimum, you should know:How to determine market rent for your unitsHow to set rental criteriaHow to screen applicationsState law regarding due dates, late fees, and the eviction processHow to handle late rent professionallyHow to evict a tenant for non-paymentHow to get rid of a problem tenantYou could easily read those two books, study your state law, and then develop WRITTEN procedures for handling these issues within a month.

I have been thankful to have Cozy starting out and, having seen Appfolio from the pro PM side I'm shocked that people pay so much for it when Cozy delivers so much for free, but some limitations of Cozy keep building up and crossing that 40 unit mark highlights those limitations for sure!

Be sure that you highlight that "selling your house can be easier than you think" with the advantages of working directly with you instead of the more traditional route.