By law, independent contractors retain control over their schedule and number of hours worked.

Cash in your control (pocket) is King...

It took some work, but with a lot of "screening" beforehand I managed to arrange some unforgettable experiences.My understanding of the origins of AirBnB is that this was precisely the kind of experience the creators had in mind - real people sharing their homes and lives.  

Remember you don't have to own a property to control it.

I also could call the animal control people (I believe it's actually against code to let cats roam in the city - though nobody tends to enforce it), but that probably won't endear me to my neighbors much.... 

In my area, that would mean I would need to control at least 250 SFH.  

Remember you don't have to own a property to control it.

Remember you don't have to own a property to control it.

I hated having no control over my property, and I have a hard time trusting a company to handle things that matter so much to my income!!

Also, my understanding, from your post, is that you would be buying the property in the current AS-IS condition, but paying the ARV price; without having any control over the rehab job.