What this implies to the typical RE investor is obtaining significant cash flow is a big challenge right now and relying on other RE profit sources (such as a value add and not doing a value subtract) may be a more certain path of generating returns.  

The same issue happened, we would get pressured to make over 150 dials a day, yet us AQ specialists got nothing in return, and it's been nearly a year and i haven't gotten paid by either company.

And you can be a landlord that gets a very poor return because they haven't utilized their space well by changing the layout.

Just give them a non renewal notice.

But now with the joy and headaches of non-metered units, trying to wrangle 3 different set's of persons into playing nice, etc etc.. 

We specifically locate ideal investment locations throughout the US that offer the best returns for cash flow, appreciation & equity.

Some lenders offer discounts to return borrowers so maybe look into both flip and DSCR rates when finding a lender. 

I have also told my grandma who was getting 5% return in a CD that I would give her 6% if she lent me the money for the down payment on the last property I purchased. 

Here are some general guidelines: Lien Position1st Position LienEquityMinimum Down Payment of 20-25% (a 30% equity to sale price is preferred)Down Payment made in certified funds and not borrowedMaximum Funding of 70% ITV (Investment to Value)SeasoningMinimum of two monthly payments already made12 months or more preferredPayer CreditCredit Score of 650 or higherNo major derogatory trade lines (No 90-180+ days delinquent, foreclosure, repossession, bankruptcy, etc.)No decline in credit since purchase of businessTermsPrefer 60 months or lessMaximum of 72 monthsNo Balloon Payment preferredCash FlowBusiness has positive cash flow1.25 debt service coverage ratio preferred.DocumentationPersonal guarantee from a creditworthy individualStandard documents including Note, Security Agreement, and UCC-1 filing.Tax Returns on the business that substantiate profit and loss statements.OtherPayment history current and verifiablePayer Interview indicating buyer is satisfied with business and comfortable making paymentsMotivation for selling the note is not a result of a deteriorating businessConsideration of high risk businesses or geographic areasIn these situations, sometimes a partial is a better option. 

They probably want to be certain YOU are legit.Most of the scams I've seen are by non-owners.