Furthermore, I seem to have a relentless internal compass that points me in its direction.As mentioned before, I'd appreciate your insight, even if that means holding steady the course I'm on for the time being.

Compile a punch list of any incomplete or unsatisfactory work, and ensure the contractor resolves all issues before making the final payment.Obtain and retain copies of all inspection reports and permits for your records.Collect warranties for any new appliances, systems, or major components that have been installed.Provide feedback to the contractor on their performance, which can be beneficial for future projects and maintaining a good relationship.

At first, I struggled with this concept with internal questions like: "Why are they paying me 15% when they are already paying me to manage the property?"

Source: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml...Always consider the tenant management component of any changes, however.

Does the program aim to help me become an independent investor, or is the goal to foster dependency on their platform and a roster of internal coaches with high fees?

I am a real estate agent and a local investor as I said and investing in tourism sector in DR has different benefits:1- tax benefit ( no paying tax for 15 years )2- ROI +8% 3- Great Appreciation (natural and forced)4- financing 0% by the way, some residences are working with international tour operators and resort administrations like Windham who guarantee +60% occupancy over the year on your property. ( this is for long-distance investors )If you or anyone on this topic has any questions about it pls answer or DM me 

I will say that I have received assists from appreciation on all my RE investments and some of my refi may not have achieved the infinite return without the assist, but without the value add component the gain would not have been the same.  

In fact, my internal team manages our website and SEO fully as it is a very crucial piece to visibility.

It is called barge board because the strucural components are comprised of boards taken from barges that floated down the Mississippi River in the 1800's.

Well focus on market will low expense ratios so that rent (the largest component of inflation) is certain to grow faster than expenses.