@Andrew Drasch As an entrepreneurial CPA, I believe that mastering your craft is essential, and that investing money strategically leads to greater financial success.

Even with 100% occupancy, I don't see how anyone could make money.

Quote from @Jaikevis Reams: In order to put a property under contract I need to provide proof of funds I know that I can get that from a hard money lender but I don’t meet there criteria for a loan approval what should I do? 

What may seem like a benefit (NO MONEY DOWN) is actually a curse!!  

Penalties of these Federal charges may include:30 years in prisonUp to $1 million in finesThey have a "statute of limitations" - (with a third "T"  ;-) of 10 years from the date of the transaction - 10 years from now, you could get a very nasty call and hopefully, you put your reserve money in a good account that grew to cover legal expenses**********************************************And the universe could blow up as Doc says in Back to the Future " But, granted, that's the worse case scenario." 

So if they can get guaranteed 5% interest in an account they can get their money out of at any time they’ll want 8-10-12%. 

Once your emergency account has a reasonable amount in it, whatever that means to you, you might want to think about steering that payroll money into the investment savings account from each pay check and leave the emergency account money as is.

To answer your question directly OP, to sell a deal and make money. 

So we shall elucidate five myths and truths about investing in them.Myth 1: Distressed Properties Are Always Money PitsMost people think that distressed properties require major renovations, which wipe out profit returns.

I have both, but LTR'S is where I have and still make the most money.