The first answer to this question is that we absolutely do keep a good number of rentals in our own portfolio. We're professional investors that retired from a career as doctors by doing this. We spent years developing our teams and systems in a market to find, acquire, rehab, and manage properties that meet our criteria. When we enter the market, we have a very specific business plan on how many single family, multifamily, commercial, and new-builds we want to acquire in each market. Keeping every home we come across that is a good deal does not meet our business plan. So, instead of simply passing on a property, we are able to still offer the property to someone whose goals match as a buy and hold investment for cash flow and appreciation. Our profit margin is built into the purchase price, so there is no additional cost to the investor beyond a normal real estate transaction. We are able to build in our profit margin by taking the time and risk it requires to find, acquire, and rehab properties that have problems or are outdated. As long as the cash flow makes sense for the end investor, this can be a win-win for everyone involved. This is how the best business partnerships are created!