It’s a great way to lower your taxable income and improve cash flow.4.Dividend-Paying Stocks/Covered Calls: If you’re still leaning toward investing in the stock market, dividend-paying stocks or using covered calls could provide steady income while reducing risk.5.DSCR Loans: You’re already on the right track with DSCR loans—a great option to keep scaling your portfolio without relying on W2 income.Hope this helps give you a few more ideas!

It did help us reduce the barrier or entry and the payout turnaround was quick.

So it's hard to plan those cap ex   You can make an assumption based on historical data found Bureau of Labor Statistics.

For the 10 year period spanning August 2014-2024, single-family prices in Austin nearly doubled, yielding an annualized appreciation rate of ~9.5%.With inflation nearing its 2% target and signs of a slowing labor market, The Federal Reserve is predicted to cut rates as many as three times before the end of 2024 (see here).

For example, I  never hear stories of the turn key provider spending extra sound proofing between units or investing in better quality fixtures or other high touch building materials so that the end buyer can enjoy reduced maintenance costs and better tenant engagement.

Would this not reduce the number of potential buyers brought to the table when the realtor can't use the largest marketing platform to its full advantage (aka the MLS)?

Another reason is just market knowledge and knowing what a repair of a certain type given material and labor rates in an area should cost. 

This might reduce the time and resources you spend finding buyers for each deal, which could, in turn, lower your marketing costs and the need for extensive negotiations.Also, to clarify, the exclusive buyer agreement would only apply to the leads/addresses that the buyer provides.

Last night, I learned that there's a problem with the home: during the inspection, six gas leaks were identified, and repairing them will cost approximately $7,500 in labor and materials.

A construction lender may be willing to take out your current loan and use the home as additional collateral for the construction reducing or maybe even eliminating any cash needed for the development phase.