They were in model home condition. 

We were both relieved when we ended the arrangement and it took us a while to get back to the old ways.Let me ask you this: What happens later on when you have enough experience that you no longer need your friend's expertise and also have enough experience to make larger margins in your flips?

I studied this in school, so I have some expertise in this area.

there are prospective tenants who would be great using your property within their own business model, but just make sure you understand the insurance and liability implications of this.

The model is super sensitive to both.

From what I've heard some real estate buying agents are moving on to become TC, others are considering the fix & flip business model capitalizing on what they do know and that is locating discounted properties coupled with there knowledge of sales simply need financial backing.

My company offers full-service property management as well as a monthly subscription model.

If someone hired me they were hiring me for my expertise and my ability to front expensive marketing campaigns.

I'm particularly intrigued by your expertise in creative financing options outside of traditional banks.

But, at the end of the day, rentals are usually a high CapEx / low cash flow business model.