The thing that the gurus never tell anyone is that the majority of creative finance deals are done by investors who don't need creative financing, that is their leverage and why they can walk away, thereby making them more attractive then the one person who can only do the deal one way because they have no money of their own.

I find that cash flow is very important so that I don’t have to come “out of pocket” to pay for major improvements / repairs  

It's still so new but regardless, every building department in every city is completely incompetent in their timing for permits. 

Additionally, Gilbert and Chandler have emerged as strong markets for short-term rentals, benefiting from a combination of year-round tourism, a family-friendly atmosphere, and proximity to major attractions.

In January 2024, our pipes froze, which caused major problems.

No disclosure on the sewage problems or any of the interior rehab required as all the BPO listed was a mere $3500 repair estimate for exterior cosmetic issues.An out of state buyer would have no idea that his $90k "bargain" needing minor repairs was actually a $10k property requiring major repairs that exceed the value of the property. 

Its not near any major cities where someone might look at it as a long play for path of progress.Another option might be to see if a solar farm or wind farm company might be interested once its clear cut. 

What we run into is even if there are no major repairs for the year; you have a 15% management fee; $500+ in setup an inspection fees annually, and $2500 in make readys with basic repairs you are looking at nearly $4k in annual, basic costs for a unit which brings $6k in gross rent annually. 

And all of this happens during the contract period reducing purchasing risk.Great strategy especially when practiced just on the outskirts of a major metro area in a country setting(a weekend getaway property that can be marketed to city folk).  

In addition to just posting your property on furnished finder, they were reaching out and building connections with hospital HR departments and recruiters to help place nurses in properties.