The finished product and getting the rewards from the fruit of the labor is way down the line.

I do not have my numbers as well organized as @Greg Scott but my estimate is upper 20% annual return on average.The 3 i am currently invested in, one seems likely to produce an outstanding return (High risk, high reward), one is conservative and is performing to projections, and one i have significant concerns about but has not had a capital call.  

My perceived risk at the time whether, right, wrong, or indifferent, the reward for me just wasn’t there.

Being nice to lazy investors, just rewards bad behavior and doesn't push them to be more resourceful - and hence more successful.It is a free country though, so best of luck with your approach:)

When successful it is quite rewarding and can lead to favorable basis and financing opportunities but there are certainly risks and its important to have plenty of reserves and be realistic with time frames.

The inspections alone cost me $1,300, but that upfront investment saved me tens of thousands of dollars and spared me countless headaches.In short, buying older homes requires more diligence and negotiation, but when done right, it can be incredibly rewarding.

It's such a rewarding field with so many pathways to success.

Sounds like a lot of moving parts and hoops for the amount of tax savings, but that's just my risk/reward profile speaking.

I don't understand how any think stating they were party to fraud somehow empowers them to a reward. 

The miners are compensated on transactions and more importantly rewarded with coins.