Inspectors use XRF machines which use radiation to detect lead paint through multiple layers of paint without having to damage any surfaces. 

The laundry contract is up in October, so that'll be somewhat of a payday when we renegotiate, and we'll upgrade the machines to take credit cards.

I was at a note convention in June, and my friends in the industry (who also lost money with Scott) said they knew somebody who just invested with him the prior month.Of course, I can't be sure, but I think the Scott Carson machine is still successfully collecting money. 

We also have 2 ozone machines.   

Sometimes issues just do happen, I've had to get some work done on places I've bought as well due to unfortunate circumstances - diverter valve replacement, laundry machine replacement, toilet piping recall that sent parts but had to hire a plumber, etc. and you can either keep on going, hire someone else to manage the property, or sell the place.You say you're willing to put in the work and aren't afraid to put in the effort and that mindset will definitely help you.

Every market has it's own nuances and building a solid team in your market is vital, but when it's done, it can really become a passive income machine over time.I'd be happy to schedule a call with you to help you start exploring your options and help you start building a team.

If a buyer didn't like them they would be easy to cap and machines could be run in the basement (the norm).

Welcome @Louis Imbriaco You're in the right place if you're looking to chart a path to financial independence.There's lots of ways to build a passive income machine. 

School, sports, clubs, college, and internships filled your calendar and you began to operate efficiently as a well oiled machine, if you were a car you might be a Toyota or a Honda, smoothly operating with reliability day in and day out. 

Since I don't have a time machine, I keep plugging away with solid, cashflow rentals and a couple nice flips each year.