And those two come in different flavors as well.

Curious what’s common and what are other flavors of investor deals. 

Before you come, stop by the International House of Licorice in the Haymarket and bring me any three flavors.

Of course, that experience flavors my response.As a capital partner now (8 years in to my REI career), I don't intend to put in the sweat equity, and I expect the operating partner will make the lion's share of the return.

I think some like not having anyone come in, not even maids during the stay as well.I also try to add a little local flavor. 

A flavor of this has happened in Eastern Europe.

@Joe Splitrock I never thought of FIRE that way, but it does have that flavor when you look at it that way.

And as I visit the area, stay there, drive around for a few weeks to get a flavor, I'd like to meet and develop a relationship with an agent well-versed in these type of deals, AND a property manager that is happy to handle a small-fry with just 3-5 units.

You don't have to list all criteria but just a flavor for your criteria I require like proof of income ect. 

There is a Kevin O'Leary On Wealth Event in my hometown, looks like many across the nation, very much has the flavor of a guru course, but I can't imagine he is pitching wealth through real estate.