@Rehaan KhanPlenty of very good real estate attorneys out there and especially good ones who will tell you you all the risk involved - which is why many shy away from many of the “creative” financing deals going on right now which are just unqualified buyers finding ways to buy a home and those attorneys do not want to be part of the lawsuits later on.

In other words a total stranger with no agent involved... 

Man I am not sure why I keep getting involved with this crap.Guys.. have fun ..I need to make some money!

I came from a traditional real estate background and got involved in land flipping years ago.

They are all very engaged and involved so I guess it all boils down to if you want passive invest in T-bills... if you want to earn better- get in the fight.  

But then on the closing side, the attorney side, etc - listing what each potential person who could or should be involved in the transaction and what their role is would probably be helpful for someone getting started.

As for STRs, they need more hands-on involvement and has higher start up costs.

Hey @Leeling Chew,Thanks for sharing all of this and I'm sorry this has all transpired for all parties involved.

@Matt OwensOut-of-market investment provides affordability, diversity, and greater returns, but it also involves managerial issues, a lack of local expertise, and travel expenses.

If you are considering something like this get a lawyer involved to help guide you as this isn't entry level stuff.