This type of property can be attractive for rental use, fix and flip, or even to secure a lot in a good location to tear down and build.The key to buying an “as is” property is to understand that sellers are still subject to a home inspection.

You would think that might attract some sketchy people on such a platform, don't know if I could bear doing that.

Seems like it attracts the best tenants. 

I noticed that most of these sites has a multi-family offerings that were pretty attractive.

Does it solve anything that does not already exist or maybe it attracts currency investors because it is backed by real estate?

I am asking because I view it as a benefit to the tenant and therefore a way to attract high-quality tenants. 

Hi @Joseph EmsWelcome to BPMost of my best real estate finds have been at networking events I attend or hold.The relationships are built there to bird dogs and they seem to be attracting more precise deals I like to buy.RegardsJoe Scorese

But the attraction to sure deposit is you (hopefully) get the money from the bond and can quickly restore the unit to pre-damages condition and get it rented and not have to worry about pursing collection, going to court, but if what I’ve read and have been told about sure deposit is true, if Assurant (I believe) can’t pay the bond, what good is having it?

Then he pulled out his wallet and showed me the crisp, folded $100 bill he always carried around in one of the small pockets "just in case" he came across something interesting he could put an option on. 

IMO, if you are performing well and the others are passive and happy in that role, lining out what those options are, financial impacts to still ensure an attractive return for them should go a long way to avoid friction later and may be a catalyst to get you thinking bigger w/syndication down the road when you want to bring in more investors and capital.