I was profiting over $20k annually.

Any amount you purchase less than you sell, or any amount of cash you take out is considered to be profit. 

He's got his money back already and the remaining amount due to him is only profits.

., they are making a profit margin on that hourly charge.Another way PMCs usually make a markup on maintenance, is that they send you all invoices on their letterhead, or from a maintenance company they actually own.

small portion" of profit is not worth the possible legal issues.

It's the safest way to start and it's a guaranteed profit when you get the right deal!

If you net a $300,000 profit from the sale of your current you could in theory invest in a $1.5MM property.

A sage person who responds often on this forum said, "Airbnb insurance is a profit center for them". 

.Seems Pace Morby is doing this with people in foreclosure for "foreclosure avoidance" in AZ, TX, GA, NC, FL, CA and other places according to him. and says it is very profitable.

I have found 1st lien mortgages to be very profitable.