If you are contemplating a vacation rental in an area that doesn't have any, it is certainly a risk.

If not, this could backfire quickly.Tenant Risk – A bad tenant who stops paying can put you in a financial chokehold.

@Jacques CaspiI like the reason behind the idea but I think the idea itself is very bad because, if you implement it, you risk having 10,000 members replying "Welcome" when a new member/poster introduces him/herself.

Anyone in business takes risks, but a lawsuit and some other things don't look great.

A client can close on a new property with us in less than 45 days so no long closing or pre construction risk anymore with our program.

Yes this leaves more money in the deal but it reduces my risk and ensures I can remain profitable in a down market. 

If you are looking to be very active and run like Mid or short term rentals yourself, or do flips, then you can, but this does not come without risk. if you are looking to pull money out and put it to work in other real estate so it can appreciate over time so you have a larger base of assets that are paid down or off in the future with some cost now, then I do think that is possible. 10% returns as a passive investor, especially in the first couple years is not likely. 

You can consider and explore other low- and no-money-down strategies, such as seller financing and sub-to, but these come with risks and can be pretty nuanced.

The 25k would do fine in a stock index that suits your risk tolerance.

A quick, instant report might miss evictions, judgments, or even identity fraud, which could put your property at risk.