Being active can generate higher returns but you give up the time, sweat and energy to get that done.

You could try lye/caustic soda but you'll have to have access and it's much more dangerous (lye burns).

This cabin burned down during the Gatlinburg fires and was rebuilt using the original plumbing lines. 

Not having to worry or stress over having enough cash when you need it, allows you to have the additional mental energy and clear headed thinking to find and acquire more deals.

Some cons are that is often takes months sometimes 6+ months before you actually close on a single property which means you either burn through savings, OR have a spouse with income you can rely on. 

Sending good energy to you and your family. 

Use that 'I want to do it now' energy to find ways to pay down your debt faster. 

that’s use extra $ you get back energy 3 months.

If you give the same energy to all leads and don't whittle down to the leads that suit you, you are burning energy on deals that will never happen.

Wouldn't it stink if your house burned down and the owner "forgot" to pay your insurance policy?