https://www.treasurydirect.gov...I know you asked about cd's , but the IBond is currently paying 6.8%.

If the deal is good enough their may be enough returns to pay investors as well as yourself.

On another note, I don't like the idea of paying all-cash. 

When you want coaching, you sign up for and pay for coaching in the niche you want to crush in and you shouldn't do that until you have tried a decent amount on your own, gone to meetups for a year, and figured out what you want to do first.Wholesale coaching is out there, but there are a lot of charlatans.

I inherited a property management company but just wondering what others are paying for similar services. 

SFR houses will only appraise based on comps.So unless someone was paying cash you can't get more than they appraise for.The camp ground is a different story.

When I have last minute cancellations, I still pay them.

that is more a RV park. the MBH parks down here. we typically own the land, lot, and trailers. there is a reason but long story short, if i just own the lot and they dont pay the fee. i do not have the biggest teeth to push the need for my money. but if i own it all, my experience says it is a better path

Turns out, the right marketing found renters who appreciated the quality and were willing to pay a premium.

Also, if the capital gains are reinvested in real estate inside the country you won't have to pay any tax.