If crypto isn't your game, fine, I just think it foolish to talk either positively or negatively about something you clearly don't understand.  

If you have a good screening process that checks all aspects of their background, you'll weed them out through other means.

Putting less down may subsequently put you in a break-even scenario or possibly even a negative cash flow.

You've got to bring your A-game in all aspects.

Positions like these can provide valuable exposure to different aspects of real estate while helping you network with other professionals.

With the exception of finding the tenants (I use an agent) I manage all maintenance aspects of the property but am coming to a point where I might want to move on and considering doing a 1031 exchange to of course avoid Cap Gains and invest in another property closer to my primary residence.

What're some positive and negative stories you guys have of using little to no money to purchase property? 

Like most folks I had a negative perception of Detroit.

Also, focus on 2 years of job/income stability.Class D Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, all cashflow with little, maybe even negative, relative rent & value appreciationVacancy Est: 20%+ should be used to cover nonpayment, evictions & damages.Tenant Pool: majority will have FICO scores under 560 (almost 30% probability of default), little to no good tradelines, lots of collections & chargeoffs, recent evictions.

With reduced supply this could have a positive affect on rental revenue this upcoming winter season for short-term rental owners of homes that were not negatively impacted by the storm.