Some of those being sales tactics, MLS access, network for investing, market data, insider industry partner networking, obviously extra income to supplement your USAF income, helping fellow vets/servicemembers and any buyers/sellers at that, and not having to pay an agent when you are accumulating properties as well. 

Any detail you google about sound-proofing floor assemblies are going to show you a build up of way more than 3/4”.

Here is my ambassador link if you would like someone to walk you through it: Sign up to host on Airbnb and use the extra income to fund your passions.

C and some W-2 for some years but not current).Happy to share details if someone feels they can help.

It may sound nice to pay a 6% management fee but the extra fees can add up to be more than the other company that charges 10% with no additional fees.

Opportunities to haggle with motivated sellers may arise from properties that are going through foreclosure or probate.Put strategically placed bandit signs with your contact details and a succinct statement expressing your interest in purchasing homes.

If you have the extra funds to get a mentor or coach, they could help you fast track finding landlords that would be willing to do STR arbitrage.

If something goes wrong, you will ruin the relationship right along with the investment.If you do partner with family or friends, have a very detailed, written agreement to protect each other. 

Maybe this guy had other options, perhaps such as listing that might have benefitted him with extra cash/equity.

Remember this, just one good investor can double, triple, quadruple most agents business so stop trying to work with them all and pick the best couple and go the extra mile for them and start sourcing on your own.