Basically the other investors is acting as Realtor , property manager and manager overseeing the flip in this case.

Hello there,I am an experienced investor in STR.

@Sanket PatkeHello, I am an amateur investor, can you help me understand how NEGATIVE cash flow, still gets you a 9% ROI?

I am an investor agent for the surrounding areas around Philadelphia and also Eastern Shore Maryland.

Many lenders offer up to 85% on investor financing for a 1-4 unit purchase transaction. 

-J run the numbers on both but you can also build a duplex. if you look at ground up construction we build for investors in areas like homestead and we are just starting to look at the entitlements to put 2-3 units on each infill lot they are going for around 100k right now.

There are over 20 of us CPAs in these forums assisting Real Estate investors nationwide.

Our acquisitions person is walking properties and making offers, our project manager creates the product, my partner does dispo and I go get investors.

Might want to consider being a passive investor on a Self Storage deal to see what kind of numbers and gain some first hand insight on how experienced investors are adding value to facilities. 

As far as being your own GC, also known as 'Owner/Builder', everyone should be aware that most states (California is one, I looked up GA and it seems they may be as well) do not allow an investor to act as a GC on any property except their primary residence, and even then there are limitations.So check local laws before starting down that road.....