I thought about real estate investing but preferred having free time to learn new skills such as volleyball, rock climbing, programming, (graduate school). 

@Saurabh Kukreja, rarely are the stars aligned to make investing easy and simple.

He’s a rockstar!

Investment Info:Single-family residence buy & hold investment in North Little Rock.

Investment Info:Single-family residence buy & hold investment in North Little Rock. 2021: new metal roof, painted the interior and exterior, sanded and painted the kitchen cabinets, and installed a new furnace.2024: New new vinyl plank flooring and carpet were installed throughout the home, all of the electrical outlets were replaced, and the A/C condenser and compressor were replaced.This property is currently listed for sale!

You can learn to do this independently or get a rockstar REALTOR to lead the way.

To the contrary in my experience sellers reply to such demands as you've shared has been "tell them to kick rocks". 

This will be helpful in your research.Rent To Retirement actually has more 5 star reviews than any other company on Bigger Pockets, so I recommend doing your own research from people that have actually invested with us and understand how our process works. 

I could maybe see it with a bona fide, proven credit risk on a rock solid, doable contract at 3x EM in equity price/terms and assignable to me to step in as buyer with enough time to save it if going to breach.  

Then they "left the key" for the renters under a rock next to the house.