If you’re referring to the “newbies” with $10k to their name that watch a video by Pace and get excited and pay for joining, go out with their last $5k and do a sub to with a “desperate” homeowner without revealing all the possible consequences (because they are unaware of the consequences through lack of experience and lack of knowledge and or choose not to inform the seller) then I agree, it’s probably going to turn out badly for all concerned.If on the other hand you’re referring to a seasoned investor with excellent credit, significant cash reserves, who wants to add a property to their portfolio without going through loan qualifying, and can pay enough to give the seller “walking away” money because of the low existing interest rates and or, and is dealing with a informed seller, then I find nothing wrong or negative about the transaction.  

If you think you'll hand it off to your PM to run and take the great amount of passive income as your great reward, there is so much more to it.  

I've heard some rumors of Airdna skewing data a bit (I've heard this first hand and read online.)

I know the area like the back of my hand and believe Indiana has tons of upside to invest in.I came from a low-middle-class family of teachers.

An experienced broker with lots of choices at the palm of their hand is probably the best bet.

Your question is akin to : " I have a hot fudge sunday in my hand, should I set it down and go look for a banana split".

I work with many military and out-of-country investors to create a portfolio with turn-key single-family homes and manage on the back end, making it hands-free for the investor. 

No reason stated I had great credit score cash on hand excellent properties.

Maryland is one of only a handful of states that does not require Property Managers to have a license from the Real Estate Commission, although it is optional.Also, selfish plug, I am fully licensed and run Blue Door Residential Property Management and am happy to speak with you.

What you will find is they typically appraise for far less than the hands off cost to add the ADU.