We also do not know if they were dealing with easy street or dealing with a broker who was white labeling it or managing the process-  what I have found is there are a lot of brokers who go to the larger players and they are not skilled, so it creates a lengthy, time confusing process.

I get FinTech is a high-risk activity, but imagine the industry will consolidate to one or a few strong players.

Go add a bathroom to a C/D property vs a A-/B+ property, you'll pay the same amount but get a way better return.

You can always start off small, can also ensure any money that is idle is in a HYSA or keep reserves in a treasury bill or CD just to fight inflation.

They know the players.

Meanwhile, the sophisticated players have figured out the secret: being first.Here's what separates the pros from everyone else - they don't wait for leads to show up on the big platforms.

Perhaps a course teaching landlords how to operate their businessess in a manner that avoids conflict would provide real value but lets face it, how many landlords want to pay a fee to be told properly managing their properties means opex that is more than the 15% on their spreadsheet & buying C/D properties means dealing with professional tenants who will find ways to take advantage.

. - I'm a player in both of those markets.

This is the pond that the players fish in. 

It’s part of a broader trend where established players in the real estate industry team up with lawmakers to pass legislation that effectively locks out newer competition.