The other options are in the creative financing space, either seller financing, or sub2, these options also can provide a sustainable cash flow model, because you are getting below market terms. 

- Is there another way to make this business model work without sending out direct mailers that could cost tens of thousands of dollars each year?

I feel like they are all transfering us from their old language model which we had learned to use, even with its finicky pronunciations sometimes, to whatever new "AI" language model.

You don't need to, especially on deals that just make sense, but it's a good inclusion if you already have your underwriting model in Excel or gSheets because you can use all those variables, once filled out, to auto-populate various Sensitivity/Stability Analysis charts.Here's what I have for Multifamily/Rentals (all auto-populated from the model):On Fix & Flips, I only include the ARV Stability/Sensitivity Chart (this is the entire model, stability analysis at the bottom):Since having these built out, it's something I mostly just glance at after underwriting to make sure everything looks good.

Thank you in advance for your time and expertise!

It's important to look at which scoring model was used by Credit Karma.

Especially since I am currently sitting in one and very intrigued with this business model.

Typically, banks, funds, and traders will have an expectation or estimate on key economic data releases, often created through sophisticated, complex financial models.

Thankfully for him, he still could get into the deal as a co-investor.There could be exceptions but do you want to base a business model on exceptions.

This is a Cole versus Pepsi debate.We exclusively use VRBO, simply because we are on an annual subscription model.