I wouldn't necessarily say that this shift is here to stay, but we definitely have to make some changes to our acquisition process to accommodate creative deals and novations.This shift is due to the saturation of the major markets, resulting in newcomers in the business offering too much for properties and not delivering on those promises, realtors promising too much for listings only to have them heavily decreased or canceled six months later, and the small increase in supply that we have experienced since the beginning of the year.But yes!

I offer them a lump sum and monthly income.  

Some are local people to the listing and assist in boots in the ground activities, others just do guest communications etc.A PM is not necessarily a building manager, but does typically manage the whole process property. 

The idea that seller agents might not offer commissions to buyer agents anymore could change how properties are marketed big time.

At RAD Diversified, we offer investment partners the opportunity to invest in income-producing farms and cash-flowing properties like residential & multi-family with substantial value-add opportunities.

You need one or the other, preferably both.Since you don't have any money, you'll need to focus on knowledge.Besides building your network, you can also start looking at properties to find market inefficiencies you can flip to an investor with funds for a fee.Wholesaling is the most common form of this, but you can do this in several different ways.Also, what happened if you found a "tired landlord" and got them to accept your offer of 0% down, but $x/month payment to take their problem off their hands via seller financing?

@Tyler Henkel I will DM you the companies who are currently offering the best options. 

Historically, stocks have offered better returns than real estate investments.

Is there anything I should know before I just don't offer renewal of the lease? 

I am thinking of making an all-cash offer to purchase a SFR with existing fire damage in the kitchen at a price well below market value The property is in otherwise solid condition and in a great neighborhood.