You nailed it—it really is a solid business model, all designed to maximize profit (which, to be fair, I respect from a business standpoint).

I’d love advice on leveraging my existing assets, navigating seller finance deals, or other tips for scaling effectively.

Does anyone have any advice on effectively setting up temporary battery-operated cameras on a long-term rental property to deter break-ins and squatters while rent-ready repairs are being made before a tenant moves in?

You interior design definitely needs work.

My interests lie in all areas of real estate, and I am eager to explore potential opportunities and gain insights into effective strategies.

So I just went with a clean design, laundry in the unit, HVAC, and new appliances sealed the deal IMO

Not only would you effectively be giving up your right to proceed by way of non-judicial foreclosure, a very messy judicial foreclosure sale might not succeed and even if it did, ability to pass title would thereafter likely be subject to borrower's statutory redemption rights.

Sub2 is a risky strategy for a long term buy and hold as the longer the deal structure stays in place, the higher the chance that issues will arise (like issues with the loan servicer, insurance, seller filing for bankruptcy, seller dying, seller realizing their DTI ratio and ability to buy their next property is negatively effected and becoming upset about it like in your case, due on sale clause being called, etc.).

CPAs often advise against pursuing this designation unless the time commitment and documentation are robust, as failing to qualify can result in IRS audits or penalties.The 500-hour rule pertains to material participation in specific real estate activities or businesses.

(Starbucks / yoga studio / craft brewery /boutique cookie,coffe or ice cream shop  are the easiest targets)-Activation of dormant retail sites-Increased foot traffic For B to AAbove also apply-Home valuations (are homes in the increasing at rates above nearby or similar neighborhoods)-Is it walkable or are projects in place to make it highly walkable for residents-Is it near highly desirable activity centers -is it unique (for example - Can it get historic designation)