If you could a way to tokenize good deals I might be on board but I don't want anything to do with the distressed income deals you will likely be able to source unless I had ownership rights and could fix the problems causing the distress.

They buy and source their own deals.  

Updating Failed/troubled projects stastistics with some more info from community and public sources:1.

@John Kim @Travis Biziorek is 100% correct.S8 really isn't difficult, but it's not the answer to everything that the self-proclaimed "gurus" make it out to be.With S8 tenants, you're just trading one set of challenges versus direct paying tenants.When we advertise a rental, we take the best tenant we can find, immaterial of their source of rental funds.You want to be careful investing in the City of Detroit because there are a lot of "crooks" trying to sell you Class D properties dressed up to look like Class C or B.Connect with us or Travis for more info!

If I am able to source properties in markets with potential appreciation and (even if minimal) cash flow, after all expenses are covered and with a property manager, then it sounds like it wouldn't take up much of my time.

They can be great referral sources for responsible student tenants.Best of luck with your first property!

I recognize this is not the sole source of return, but the other sources have their return increase with smaller equity position. 

FF isn't the only source, of course, but it is one of the most well know.

You could also consider sourcing an inexpensive used vehicle as opposed to something new.

However, we often facechallenges in sourcing suitable properties through traditional MLS listings.