I'd just really love to come across somebody that would let me join them in some of their smaller deals so I can get a feel for it and potentially gain a bit of capital on it as well, so that it generates income while I learn, rather than eats away at capital. 

Further, rising vaccination rates gave Americans more freedom to venture out to eat, attend a game, travel or engage in other activities they would have avoided at the height of the pandemic.

I often eat lunch or dinner with cops in my area and they still arrest people who think they are above the law and don't have to show ID and all that.   

I'm guessing at your personal home you eat, sleep, shower, use the bathroom,  watch TV, engage in conversation with your friends/spouse, read books, etc.   

Chasing the ROI always sounds like the no-brainer choice but if you don't have experience it can eat you alive.

One month of delay would mean another $5000 cost, easily eating in the profit. 

If you otherwise have a very strong income and don't need the money then I suppose properties with no cash flow can work in high appreciation areas, but that's a risky game if you aren't independently wealthy enough to eat that year over year. 

Worth researching for sure but it is likely you will be eating this repair.

@Charles MastenIs it possible to have your cake & eat it too? 

I bring a creative, cost-conscious approach to renovations (I am in finance/construction, so I know what things cost and how long it takes to get them done!)