Since you can't control the sale price, you basically have a $4k cushion to your reno costs, or otherwise you lose money compared to the as-is scenario.

Not sure how you believe they could control their cash flow. 

Assets identified in this study include:Appliances: Dishwasher, microwave, oven refrigeratorInterior Finishes: countertopsFurniture and Fixtures: shelving, built in cabinetry and decorative light fixturesSpecialized Equipment: Electrical systems and specialized wiringHVAC controls and specialized components63.6% of the total depreciable basis was classified as 39-year class life.

Worrying everyday about getting fired for something out of your control?

No one is perfect though in RE if your doing volume your going to have a few that are bummers but at least in our program there is control.. not this feeling of helplessness when you hand your money over to a syndicate and they go dark your totally out of control of your funds..

Syndicated deals can be opaque, with high fees and limited control for passive investors.

I wasn't skeptical at first because I control who I decide to rent my property to. 

While it may seem unfair to offer financial incentives to problematic tenants, sometimes it’s the quickest and least costly way to regain control of your property and move forward.Lastly, connect with local landlord associations or advocacy groups.

@Karen SmithAs jay mentioned private lending has been around forever and it’s really not on the rise - I think it’s always been a large player in the real estate investment space for short term loans.

.- Since we're not really in full control of the property, the Hold Harmless also indemnifies us against anything that goes missing at the property and squatters.We get asked/told to do all kinds of crazy stuff by owners, who either don't care what happens to us or haven't really thought everything through.Hope this addresses your question.