I'm surprised more aspiring investors don't turn to this strategy to begin their real estate careers. 

You'd need to clearly specify the arrangements so that there are no surprises, of course.

Too many people chase returns and do not research the offering or risk - for me personally, I think this offering was a very bad investment thesis and am not surprised by the outcome - but I also think STR's and MTR's are dumb as well - so its not a knock on one person or one business model.

Surprising for sure. 

This factoring includes the presence of competent contractors who can limit unforeseen surprises and costs.Myth 2: They're Too Risky to Invest InThere is risk in any investment; however, distressed properties are not inherently riskier than any other real estate investment.

Many tenants are idiots and I'm surprised they can dress themselves in the morning.

.: I’m surprised that BP is letting these kind of advertisements be put out on their platform.

You would probably be surprised at the number of people who end up divorcing because of differences in monetary values, comfort levels, and expectations.

Yep I know it- I've had multiple tax clients over the years face a mean surprise with that. 

If you have a PM that is stealing from you, they probably have all sorts of ways to prevent you from knowing that.I would be surprised if any licensed property manager is misrepresenting the rental amount on the statement.