If you're trying to make money without ownership you might want to consider traditional wholesaling by finding discounted properties off-market and then selling to investors.

This probably implies FIRE in his 20s, but I hope he is passionate about the path he has chosen and excels at it until at least a more traditional retirement age.He started the 2nd rehab he is leading.  

As we get back to a more traditional market CoC may not matter for people. 

This plan will not make you rich in a year but I WILL HELP YOU GET STARTED.Good luck

The boss did comment that "I chose you because you're the rich guy".   

We do traditional PML full set of DOT, note, etc. loan documents for $1,500 for residential. $3,500 for commercial.Hope this helps!

Financing: Would you try creative strategies like seller financing, BRRRR, or syndications, or stick with traditional loans?

Hey Rich,I'm only at 21 units (closing on another 4 next month), but I work a full-time job and also got my real estate license this year, so my plate's pretty full. 

If you don't have the downpayment, go make some cash so that you do, either through saving from your normal income or some real estate investing efforts.Your point on debt paydown, although true, is not relevant to the argument of BRRR vs. traditional rental.

One side is traditional rental and the other side I have furnished and have been renting as STR.