But if I had gotten my tail into gear at your age, I would probably be typing this from a cabana on my own private island. 

Sometimes, this type of situation means opportunity.

This is exactly the type of insight I was looking for and this will help me get started with my research.

What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?

.: •Curbio develops a strong reputation for quality and efficiency•Homeowners are attracted to Curbio’s ability to get things done efficiently, reliably and cost-effectively (no nightmare renos that go on forever)•Curbio continues to enlist realtors as strategic sales partners, by devising a referral commission program for them, to mitigate channel conflict•Curbio maintains sufficient decision-making control (e.g. project types; material & appliance options)•Homeowners are given sufficient preference choices within strict guidelines (e.g. color palettes; good-better-best options materials)But I suspect one of these two growth scenarios for Curbio might happen beforehand:•Expand current offerings to owners of rental properties•License technical infrastructure and processes to qualified contractors

What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?

It also provides a library of real estate-related legal documents you might need. 

You will need these for the 1099.I highly suggest that you obtain some kind of documentation of any work done. 

No, just document what happened and how the proceeds are used over time. 

Go to Etsy and search for "rental property tracker," and you will find hundreds of nice spreadsheets to track 10-20 rentals, usually for under $10.Software has extremely helpful features like online payments, marketing syndication (click a button, and your property is advertised on multiple sites), electronic document review/signing, maintenance tracking, and owner reports.