Landlords profits are lessened and so they do not take the same care of their units as they would if they were trying to maximize profits.

I started with a property management company that basically took all the profits and mismanaged the property.

Basically paying all of the cost of solar panels + a financing profit margin, and I believe the company that does the install gets the tax credit. 

I travel a majority of the year volunteering with a non-profit organization.

Hi Jacob,Prior to purchase:   ARV was $385; purchase at $225K; rehab was $35K; closing/maintenance $50K; Projected profit: $75KPost sale:   Sold at $340K; rehab $71K, closing cost $30K, maintenance/miscellaneous cost $20K<

If this is the case, wouldn't it be better to just partner with my parents so no deed transfers at all and we split the profit?

If one or more investors just pays money and expects to get a profit based on others' efforts, you have created a security and SEC laws apply.

Example income property ROI calculation: 7% cashflow + 3% market appreciation + 5% tax savings & benefits + 4% loan paydown by tenant + 3% inflation-profiting / debt erosion = 22% ROICompare this to a mutual fund ROI with dividend in a taxable account: 7% capital gains + 2% dividend - 1% expense ratio - 1% - 1% cash drag = 6% ROIIt still makes more sense to invest in positive cash flowing real estate, especially with bonus depreciation in the tax code for the next few years.

Lets connect- NW Indiana has been a very profitable rental market for me and I'd be happy to guide you in the right direction regarding the different areas. 

When I first got my license I was told that it will USUALLY take 6 months to see any profit.