If land values are increasing significantly, you can back-end load the seller financing for a percentage of the profit when you sell.To add to prior comment, how many septic tanks do you have?

To get things done as quick as possible , charging by the hour cost the contractor money , charging by the push/inch  is the most profitable way to do snow . 

Anywhere that one can buy properties for under $100k is very unlikely to have the rent increases that you will need over time to create positive cashflow, or the price appreciation that you will need to make this a profitable endeavor.

I would provide the capital and otherwise stay passive, but hopefully grab better profits than private lending?

I assume because the profit wasn’t that good and hard to get loans.

This gave us peace of mind and ensured that any unexpected incidents wouldn't result in major financial setbacks.These two choices have played a crucial role in optimizing our STR strategy, balancing profitability and protection.

But then again, no one ever went broke paying tax on profit. 

I knew these units needed a renovation and I am excited to get them rehabbed and get more juice to squeeze from them.The one I am currently doing will profit me another 200-225/m moreThe one that is vacant the 31st of this month will profit 400-450/m more which is no small amount. 

Like @Kyle Mccaw noted there is significant value in goodwill and I imagine you profited nicely over this pleasant long term relationship. 

This is the piece savvy investors know how to do to unlock outsized profits..Thanks Greg.