My end in mind is to have enough rentals to be financially free. 

@Mindy Jensen, From my understanding HM lenders will finance up to 100% of the purchase price plus some of the repairs. 

@Mindy Jensen , I would have never thought of a knife sharpener for airbnb.

@Rolanda Eldridge I definitely will keep an open mind! I

This is more-so the case with NPN's than re-performing notes but no matter what the asset type, you still need to hold others you employ accountable.Keep in mind, I had partners in my company (one in acquisitions and one in borrower management) starting out and still do.

@Mindy Jensen has a great post here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/12/topics/416...

I also asked her what she would like to get for the property and she told me "I really don't have a number in mind..I believe it would be $100k+ fixed up but I am aware of the work needed...just not the total cost."

One good example to keep in mind is that ADA requires a Service Animal be allowed in a store or restaurant, but an Emotional Support Animal is not required by law to be allowed in private businesses.

@Mindy Jensen Thanks for your response, and I appreciate your concern.

The property I have in my mind is currently held by a private motivated seller who just wants out of the game.