I've been analyzing deals looking more at cash flow, but like Dr Aaker, I don't need cash now and I can't become a real estate professional for a while since I'm working more than 40 hours weekly in my W2 job.I had hoped Dave Meyer might have asked more specifics on how you design for equity instead of cash flow.I can think of these ways, but I feel that I am probably missing some of the best ideas:1.

I will, of course interview and do my own due diligence with these companies, but I just wanted to get an idea from everyone that could possibly give me a heads up on who's great or who to stay away from.

thanks good idea!

Though I appreciate the idea of finding online resources and studying them, I find that a curated, tried and true formula (if it works) is much more worth my time than spending time trying to find which resource works best and then spitballing the ideas until something sticks. 

That is just a one off report so before you spend a buck fiddy, it is a good idea to visit a couple TK operators in person first.

I'm brainstorming the idea so I'm curious about what factors, if any, make this strategy work.

Becoming an Agent sounds like a good idea, but is that a career you want to do?

Your idea on the social work aspect is right on.

You are going to have to refund them 100% of the deposit when they move out because you have no idea of the condition of the home. 

Just a bad idea all the way around.