It was just a way to earn a few extra bucks when the circumstances proved right.The same for subject to deals; loan subordination; purchasing of “discounted” notes, or hard money lending.  

For my wife and I, we would continue this process until 20% of the dividends exceeded our desired future living expenses, and donate a vast majority towards worthy causes.Lastly, we would also use a tax levered savings vehicle for the long-term “storage” of our money as well.

You pick it based on it's effectiveness to make money!

it actually does, at least for VRBO. because if you are API connected, then you collect the money for VRBO stays and pay taxes on it. if you are not API connected, then VRBO acts like Airbnb and handles all payments, etc.

I'm bleeding money every month!"

Using your money to make money is always a good idea. 

They sue their renters insurance, which approves their claim and furnishes some money.

Most of my owners live locally, but they still make more money, and their properties are better protected with me in the driver's seat.

My neighbor said on a face book town page - she was thinking of putting the house up for sale- She did not really did not want anyone in the house because she is a hoarder & had her special needs son living in the basement apt- with NO egress window ( against fire code) / I told her we could do the deal with lawyers - and save money on real estate agents (at that time the seller paid all commissions) How did you finance this deal?

I know that you are trying to save money by not buying a dud program off the bat and I get it, but sometimes in business there are risk.