Repeat clients mean more compensation with lower expenses (leads cost money) AKA more profit.

We tried offering seller financing, money toward buying down someones rate, etc.

Spending the money you are talking for a system that will add minimal value is not where you should be spending your money for a flip. 

Heck probably because he could easily pay off his $700,000 personal income tax delinquency in California in which he is listed on CA's government website as tax deliquent and it was just updated 6/6/24.They want to charge me with extortion for telling them to make the situation right, to not rent that house out to anyone else before making repairs, and to give me a portion of my money back for the rented house or I wasn't going to let up on reviews.

There are a lot of ways to make money in real estate just because you haven't done it that way yet doesn't mean other people aren't profitable. 

This step prevents us from wasting money on inspections if the seller is not willing to adjust the price.

Hard Money How did you add value to the deal?

Yes, but STR rarely loses money, unlike long-term rentals.

The others are trying hard but really just part of the experience- varying from losing money, breaking even or a small positive cash flow.

If you buy a mediocre investment, a good manager can save it.A good PM will also help you with your rental search.