They can identify potential investment opportunities... not to mention all the tenant/landlord laws, eviction process, security deposits, accounting, end of year tax statements etc. lots of pitfalls to be avoided.wish you success in your ventures!

Creative financing options like seller financing or assuming a low-interest FHA loan can also help you secure better terms.

Security systems are easily outsmarted, that’s the point of the initial visit, to case the joint. 

As I’m nearing retirement, I just invested a similar amount in first trust deeds secured by real estate at 9.75%.

This deal, i used my first successful buy and hold property and pulled a HELOC to secure financing and reserves.

Many experienced mentors in this group can help guide you in the right direction.I highly recommend saving as much as possible and setting aside a hedge fund for financial security.

Investment returns automatically deposited on a regular basis.

The participation must be regular, continuous, and substantial as defined by the IRS.

Nothing you mention is "ordinary" and you should charge for all of it. dodged a bullet there thats a very good price take it from the security deposit and call yourself lucky. 

Do you have a 501c3 that you operate under (and rent the house from yourself), or do you purchase homes with an LLC or personal name, and run as a regular business?