What is normally done, is it typical that they get paid regardless of their performance, or lack of performance?

The deal consists of five properties on one note. 3 out of 5 properties are currently rented out at 440/mo. 4 properties are 2 bed 1 bath 700= sq ft. the other property is 3 bed 1 bath 900 + sq ft.

That way, you can sell the re-performer for more.

You've got to know what you are doing to get this done well and consistently.

Based on this metric alone this portfolio won't cashflow with 75% debt.You're assuming 100% occupancy and it may happen from time to time but the property needs to perform at 90% occupancy or below.Even at 100% occupancy ($18K/mo) it won't cashflow because of expenses. $5000/unit/year is $8333/mo.

YOu can look for non-performing notes, 2nds, be a lender, participate passively, etc.The landlord and rehabber are just the routes that most people take.

So really right in line with historical stock market returns.The beauty of real estate is the it is 1) much easier to buy advantageously (get a good deal) than with stocks--at least for the average person, 2) you can also buy, even without leverage, properties that out perform the stock market, and 3) you can safely leverage 70% to 95% without much difficulty, making your money work much harder for you. 

Potentially lower your wholesale spread on the deal to make it more desirable, back out, buy it your self, or you could perform an option as opposed to an assignment.  

They have consistently paid both the lender on the home, and the land owner.

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