One option is you can use a DSCR loan and pull out 75% of the appraised value, you get to retain the asset and you should be able to cash-flow a couple of hundred bucks a month. 

We've had really good bang for buck value with Zumper as far as ILS goes.We also bought a matterport camera and create a virtual tour of each available rental which creates a nice interactive way for prospective tenants to see a space and get an idea for its layout before touring.We use Appfolio for management software and it pushes the listings automatically out to any ILS who will listen which has been a huge help not having to list the same property on multiple sites. 

But, it's highly unlikely that I would ever make million bucks on any assignment, unless some seller wanted to gift his million dollar worth home to any buyer for $1 and signed a contract with me.

A kid can steal 50 bucks from a store and gets locked up.

If they have a 500 credit score and are trying to make a buck a popular investment strategy, they could just as easy shut down the LLC, stop paying you rent and jump ship since their credit is already bad, whats another hit.

And doing whatever you can to cover costs make a few bucks while you hold it is just icing.

- Replace the flushing mechanism about 20 bucks or replace the toilet with a water efficient one if holding long term. 

Treasury bills are paying 5% and if you stagger their maturity you could have the money ready to go if you find a better opportunity.

VRBO guests were older, more mature and had less issues.

Investors will buck and pout because they really want the money to go to title where it won't be as easy for you to access it if they cancel- they will try to get it back.