If it is a regular rental, draw up paperwork that clearly outlines how much money they lent you, when it will be paid back and how much (eg if you buy a house for $400K and 10 years later they move out and it sells for $500K-do they get a percentage of the profit (after taxes and costs)?

A landlord wants to eke out every bit of life out of a roof, HVAC unit, etc. that is economically profitable before replacing.All a landlord wants to do is Maintain to the Neighborhood Standards - nothing more, maybe a bit less.

States like NY, CA, NJ, CT, MD, and a few others are states that do not offer a great REI profit if you’re looking to be on a budget.Regardless of budget it still makes more sense to spend less to make the same cash flow.

Did lot confirmations got 3 buildable lots and built new homes.. that took another year.. but in the end it was a profitable venture. 

With DSCR loans, the focus is on the property's cash flow, ensuring that your investment will cover its own expenses and provide a profit.

This deal highlighted our ability to identify market-ready properties and move swiftly to generate a solid profit in a short time frame.

You probably recoup the 5k in ARV, but Old North Milwaukee is an economically challenge neighborhood, so manage your expectations.Avoiding frequent turnover, tenants who don't pay, damage property or cause other issues is the name of the game to achive long term profitability.

Is short/mid trem rental arbitrage profitable?

In NYC, there's what is called a Letter of No Harassment which must be on record from tenants since often the owner wants to kick out inhabitants to renovate and boost rent and their profit.

This deal showcased our ability to maximize returns with minimal investment, highlighting the strength of our partnership and our commitment to delivering profitable outcomes.