More than likely you would need to give up around 70-80% of equity and own a minority - some deals would allows you to buy it back at a set price as well. 

You could front the down payment as well as monthly payments to the seller, then charge interest on them.

I don't find even this split worth my time, even as a listing, on my last rental listing I was stood up well over a dozen times last minute!

Quote from @Joel Oh: From my experience, Aircover never failed to cover any damage.Ah well there's your problem....If you read similar threads on this very Forum, you'll see that most host's experience with AirBnB are the opposite.

I stuck to it and it has treated me well over the years.I did not start investing ( other than buying a home to live in) till many years later..

However, there is a specific deal Which I find hard to understand the ARV for.It is a Single Family Home, 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom, 850 SQFT.These two comps have a price gap I find hard to understand, even when considering the difference in renovation level.If anyone knows this market well enough to understand the cause of this difference, and if it might be due to an issue with the location, or if there is anything I am missing.Comp 1 - 1011 Elm Street, Burlington, NC, 27217 (120K)Comp 2 - 1109 Walnut Street, Burlington, NC, 27217 (120K)Comp 3 - 1505 N Park Ave, Burlington, NC, 27217 (180K)Thank you!

I'm also well-versed in creative finance.

I really appreciate the well-rounded perspective you shared.

Negotiating distressed properties takes skill, and a lot depends on the seller’s situation as well as the property's condition.

If it sold for $120K in 2007  , and your rent is $2000 a month , the landlord is probably cash flowing rather well .