It is not that Bitcoin transactions don't cost money, it is just how the miners are compensated. 

You can rightfully expect compensation for those efforts. 

Typically loans in a 2nd position would have a higher interest rate, to compensate for the extra risk by being in 2nd position.I don't know of any lender that would take a 3rd lien position @Larry Garber.

Not once have I fallen victim to any ghosts.

Your tax free gain will compensate for having to acquire a new loan at a higher interest rate.  

A property management company that gets compensated even if you don’t have a well preforming rental… this is what's tough about being a landlord as opposed to passive LP partner.I just wanted to emphasize that on these forums there are a lot of DIY enthusiasts who may speak negatively about turnkey providers.

However, to maintain this independence, the passive income from properties must meet three requirements:Inflation compensating: Rental income increases faster than inflation, compensating for rising prices.Persistent income: Your income will last, ensuring that you and your spouse won't outlive it.Reliable income: Your income continues even in difficult economic times.Inflation compensation and persistent income are determined by location.

Is there anything that will compensate you for the additional wear and higher liability risks? 

I trusted a company and they scammed me out of 100K. https://www.victimsbelocscam.com/forum/victims-discussion/mc...Quote from @Jay Hinrichs: some red flags:1. terms that are far below todays rates.. 

It is identical to mine. https://www.victimsbelocscam.com/forum/victims-discussion/mc...