I want to avoid any type of loan or Mortgage.

Or is this the only type?

You can buy the type that are guaranteed for 10 years to reduce chirping.

That will stop those types of calls.

Is there usually a premium paid above what market rent is , or is there a profit sharing type of model used ?

Regardless, I have been spending a lot of time trying to get a pulse on the market and what types of properties would work for me once moving out there. 

DYI is solution but if a homeowner can make more once they learn than being in a quickly automated broker type job why would they stay?

I am a multi family investor in Birmingham and would like to ask for some help determining the best type of flooring to use on the entire unit.

IMO the lower quotes aren’t always for inferior work and in fact are sometimes very good, small owner operator types like that if they work quickly and efficiently can get things done for cheaper, and having a general handyman that is good is invaluable. 

So any type of investment real estate can be exchanged for any other type of real estate intended to be held for investment use as well.