Subtract more for AirBnB charges, local management, repairs, cleaning, etc and there is not a lot left to pay the mortgage. 

I would say that the value he brings is finding the deals, doing an initial diligence, having a local team set up for renovations/repairs/property management as well as knowledge of the neighborhood.

If we rent to own, they are OK, but we cant refinance because we don't have the deed.Are there any unique scenarios to help us get the property for little money out of pocket, we have the ability to have the deedSign a lease agreement with a purchase option that allows you to buy the property at an agreed price at the end of the lease term, consider establishing a partnership with the seller to jointly invest in property repairs and improvements.

I'm at least moderately skilled in repairing them.   

@Sophanara Khoeun For significant repairs like foundational issues, plumbing, and electrical updates, hire specialists (e.g., structural engineers, plumbers) for precision, or a general contractor for coordination if the scope is broad.

I am hopeful they will want to work with me to get things repaired and updated to validate appropriate rent increases.

Amortize your major repairs (roof, hvac, built in appliances) and add an estimate for small maintenance.This feels not terrible to me.

., repairs, management, communication with the seller).Exit strategies in case things don’t go as planned.When you do find the right partner make sure to create a joint venture agreement that outlines all of this clearly.

I do pay him part of the contractor fee upfront (even though I'm buying the materials) because he has to pay his crew promptly and I want him to have the funds to do that so I'm not running to the bank.

Three men started this and if you read the lawsuit it should prompt you to steer clear of all of them.