The potential risks like unpaid bills and damaged property aren't worth the hassle.

If they can’t fix it, or parts aren’t available, they give you your money back.

If you have a family and aren't comfortable doing that then BRRR'ing is a great option.

If you aren't doing it, you should use the average amount with the oil company based on other year's usage and they will average it so it's not $500 in one pop (depending how big these tanks are).

I agree—most of these individuals aren’t paying taxes and aren’t typically aiming to own the property.

Motivated sellers aren't identified by an algorithm.

That said, they have the most to offer and aren't afraid of integrating with new tech and apps. 

That to me is the simplest deal structure and the least "risk to you" as you aren't waiting for the final home to complete to be paid, as I understand it most construction loans close on the "dirt" up front....although like everything in real estate its infinitely negotiable and changeable.  

The people who tend to want a tour are usually already in town at another rental and aren't happy there for some reason or another.

They are going to look at tax returns, they aren't so much looking at it month to month basis.