@Alex Yi  if you want to speak in person let me know. 

I typically speak with several new investors each week due to my large network and I am always happy to help, as I was in your shoes many years ago.On a final note, I can tell you that passive cash flow can change your life, as it definitely changed mine in many positive ways.

Generally speaking, your best ROI comes from new paint, curb appeal landscape, garage door, etc) upgraded bathrooms, upgraded kitchens, upgraded flooring.

I could not speak for other instances as brought up by @David Krulac.

Speaking to the odds of making money; just make sure your wins cover your losses, and then some.

@Ned Carey  generally speaking in our neck of the woods   you cannot go shopping for title insurance like you describe there are only about 6 or 7 companies that issue title and something like this that is cut and dry .. almost certainly will not fly with any of them.

Aside from that you can speak to anyone here for tips!

Say of course not, Your entitled to make what you should make for your time, money, and effort.

@William Byrd Yes I was rather figuratively speaking or building an idea.

@Kyle Bigger I'm glad I made that mistake here--where there are others to speak up and say there is more than one interpretation of the facts--and not in real life.Sorry @Nick Stango I didn't realize you knew these guys.A friend of mine was recently caught up by a real estate related scam and I have that a little too fresh in my mind...