Similarly, the seller (assuming they are not lying) is telling you that at their asking price, the rate of return the property is currently providing is X%.Here is the important point... 

I can see where the concern lies with those tight numbers. 

I also love the idea of having maybe a 3rd party handyman or something like that to inspect the work periodically, that would be cheaper and that way they have no reason to lie. 

It’s simple.The real challenge lies in lead generation.Specifically, in generating motivated seller leads.To succeed, you need to focus on being found by motivated sellers.

LPs who feel mistreated/robbed/lied to are too scared to say anything. 

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Quote from @Miguel Del Mazo: Thank you for the discussion @Corby Goade .I feel like we are biting off big pieces of a complex topic, and I think it would be helpful to focus on either the interests of the property owner or the MTR operator to simplify things,I think your greater objection to MTR arbitrage lies with why a property owner would want to willlingly enter into the agreement, so I will focus my reply on that. 

Did some tell you the lie that this is the best way to become a real estate investor and build up money?

and you lie about it! 

The real issue lies within yourself.