Hello Alex- I primarily deal with long term rentals, and if you were looking into those options, would be happy to make some time to talk through any questions you may have. 

My concern is that under the new NAR rules the agreement to hire a buyer's agent obligates the buyer to pay the buyer's agents's commission if the seller refuses to do so, and since the buyer's agent's agreement must be signed before the buyer can view a property or make an offer, the buyer has no guarantee that the seller will agree to pay that commission.

Most gurus are scams in that they take your money and don't really offer much in return (and as Evan stated, the bigger the guru, the more likely that is).

Make your value add plays effecient and effective.

Anything where a company makes it 'easy' for you, they are going to take some $$ off the table right away.

Keep reading, listening to podcasts, and learning from others' experiences to refine your strategies.Consider Your Financing Options: Explore different financing options, such as conventional loans, hard money loans, or even partnering with other investors, to find what works best for your situation.I'd love to connect and share more insights as you embark on this journey.

The strategy you described makes perfect sense, especially given the relationship-driven nature of the commercial industry.I appreciate you taking the time to go into detail about why this approach works so well.

I normally reply to posts but making a post :)Best bang for your buck I typically see when working with clients is exterior paint/siding and landscaping.

I do not really care about making profit.

These are small projects with quick turnarounds, geared towards operations that are within my capacity to manage, providing passive cash flows for investors who want to make a small entry into this region.