You have the ability to auto-request applications (keeps everything easy and in one place - so listing, tenant screening applications, leases and other tools like rent collection and maintenance tracking are all available, just to keep the process seamless).

I used a blended approach on my last property.

I think you have blended two approaches together, the short sale process and a subject-2 transaction.

New walls need to blend in with the ceiling and old walls.

I replaced workout music with podcasts a few months ago so they all kind of blend together.

It's a blend of financing that you might consider in starting out.

I'm thanking the title companies and the lenders for keeping business moving seamlessly while implementing COVID-19 protocol.

I'm using them for my str's. 2 years ago they didn't have a clue how to handle it, but  it's quite seamless now.

I usually charge $20-50 for the patching you described, should be 20 minutes(or less).ALSO, I strongly suggest you use factory premixed color, I use Home Depot Behr Swiss Coffee, it makes it easy to blend future repairs and when we have turnover, its just quick freshen up coat, without having to go full on multiple coats of paint and primer, or set up for spraying, etc.

Then take that cash and add that to the 1031 proceeds of the other one and use them together to buy a few properties - maybe one for cash and a couple with leverage and get yourself into a good defensive posture where you have a free and clear property with no market risk and leveraged properties you can blend returns on.The  sector I really like late in a market is student housing at residential state university towns.