Too much reliance on artificial intelligence to approve loans is what caused the Great Recession - and getting an applicant to cooperate with a loan application process is WAY EASIER than getting an applicant to cooperate with a rental application process. 

The issue with bandit signs is that they are based on chance and not targeted, that's too much reliance on luck involved. 

Your possibility of making a profit under these circumstances (distance, limited budget, lack of knowledge, lack of experience, reliance upon people you do not know and will not be able to trust) is no more than 5% at best, and likely closer to 1%. 

The reliance on the contractor / real estate agent (realtor) of the “core four” may be a bit higher when purchasing SFRs compared to condominium units as with the latter, the condominium management is obliged by city regulations, condominium agreements with members to keep up common elements, that with the former are up to the owner.

I think this article is mostly for passive investors and in many ways, I think it speaks directly to turnkey investors who put a heavy reliance on others for their success. 

The woman business owner must also demonstrate the ability to perform in the area of expertise without reliance on financing or resources from a firm that is not woman-owned." 

Again, I'm glad to see there are methods for reducing one's reliance on cash reserves.

There can be quite a bit of risk with so much reliance on one manufacturer.

But I will say that I’ve moved from flipping to BRRRRs since there’s a lot less stress, pressure, and reliance on everything falling into place.

Self reliance!