They provide the down money and you provide the sweat equity. 

Being able to fix up a property and add sweat equity works really well in conjunction with a house hacking strategy. 

Finally, look into house hacking as this is a really great way to gain sweat equity in a property that can be captured in a tax advantaged way every couple of years. 

Luckily with 100% sweat equity, we came out of it ok.

Comparing the live-in flip approach to refinancing, the former offers the potential for higher profits through sweat equity but demands significant time and effort for renovations and alternative living arrangements during the process.

Plus I never understood why anybody in their right mind would sweat their a***s off in FL when they can go to Disneyland in 70 degree sunny weather and see the same thing.

I like RE because I can fix stuff with my hands, but if an RE investor doesn’t bring a special set of skills to the table such as being able to source discounted properties, force appreciation through sweat equity, consistently making deals like the one you described in your other post, etc., they may be better off focusing on their day job and loading up on dividend stocks. $500/month cash flow and $70k profit on a single subject to deal is not the norm. 

What's left of the middle class sweat for it.I think you misinterpreted my comments.  

I have thought about paying off the smallest loans first but since I've only owned the majority of these houses for 4 yrs or less I'm not sure if this is my best bet.For instance, if I have a property that I only owe 30k on its because I got it dirt cheap and put a ton of sweat equity in.

I wouldn't sweat it if she calls city code for a vengeful complaint you have your records, you can show the unit has been serviced, and will comply with any fix orders they issue if it comes to that.As for the dead cockroach,, ya it's suppose to be dead. that's why the pest guy comes..