A business model that has always made sense to me is teaching people how to find good deals and have them bring them to me for more critical evaluation and execution where I invest my capital beside yours.

I've modeled it out a couple of times. 

I needed to replace one, and they are very expensive compared to a standard 30” model.

This is not an unusual structure for investors with loads of experience and model that is proven to work, but for someone just starting out it makes no sense.Cheers!

I'm sure this model will be super helpful in other cities as well. 

Based on the value of a property you can likely get away with a inexpensive desk top study such as condos and you will require a more comprehensive engineering study for larger properties like a 4plex.Desktop / modeling options are sometimes good for smaller residential like you mention. 

Cheers,Bill I am curious as blockchain has been talked about for a decade, can anyone share a case study / example where it has been made into an enterprise model and used successfully?

Hi There @Chinelo Ononye - Don't be afraid to keep investing here in the Windy City if it's your home lolWe've got an awesome real estate community here in Chicago and would be happy to connect to see how we can help.Generational wealth is an amazing aspiration and there is no doubt you are the "one" in your family that is going to make that change.  

Additionally, each deep clean after a mid-term stay costs around $300 or more, which almost negates the financial benefit of the mid-term rental model. 

Have you modeled out a vacancy period post sale-leaseback term?