Shorter term notes with higher interest and the borrower shouldering a large chunk of equity and good pay history tend to be more valuable.3.

Sounds like you have a good head on your shoulders and are doing the work now to set yourself up for later.

They reflect landlord strategy and have nuances that encourage tenants to shoulder more/less maintenance, pay rent on time, etc.  

pumping a tank should always be on the shoulders of landlord / property management and priced in with the cost of rent also you should make a note that tenants are NOT to use bleach and or antibacterial soaps as these products will kill the bacteria in the tank and cause a lot of problems down the road also it is a good idea to add  a bacteria of some sort to keep it working properly you can buy the over the counter stuff or just add some yeast mixed with water once a year or so I use bakers yeast every three to four years  

Going with a local company can take some of the tasks off your shoulders and make it truly passive, but it likely will not perform even close to what you could do by listing it yourself on AirBnB and VRBO (or EVOLVE which does both).

You've traded extra potential return from forced equity for the luxury of having your time and energy back and having someone else shoulder the rehab risks.For some investors who don't work full time or just think DIY stuff is enjoyable, it seems crazy to trade away forced equity return for convenience, which is where a lot of turnkey naysaying comes in.

Thanks to those of you with better heads on your shoulders for answering my questions.

The way I got started was by rubbing shoulders with investors who were already seeing alot of success.

You have a great head on your shoulders.

You might get a cold shoulder, but many people are willing to share their experiences, and it might lead to more down the road.