So, maybe that's not a good thing to do on a regular basis.

As for would I use one on a regular basis during purchasing?

I have always found it easier to get hard money and then season the loan 6 months and then get a regular loan.

Tenant shall guarantee that the house be regularly cleaned and in good condition.

I could probably list out skills that I have, except they pertain mostly to repairing the body on cars.

What it comes down to is that my "disciples" can actually raise money from their warm market and they can use those same skills to reach out to banks and asset managers on a regular basis to find other deals.  

If you wish to continue down this route with using passive investors, you should definitely connect with a group who does this type of transaction regularly for guidance.

And I've had a pest control company do regular service on the property, so the $10/mo was less than it would have cost her to arrange herself.

I do all my own work, so it takes longer as if I'd hire someone as I have a regular job and only do my home flipping on the side... evenings and weekends..

I put my focus on regular buyers and do what I can to make them happy as the trust that gets built goes a long way.