I know a few active investors that use exclusively private capital for longer terms - 3-7 years for example - and then they have a cash flowing rental without a credit check.

I've invested in a number of properties in Puerto Rico, mostly but on exclusively in San Juan. 

I'm having a dilemma choosing LVP flooring for a buy and hold remodel that will ultimately be a Personal Care Home in Georgia..The choices are Traffic Master LVP @$1.78/sqft, Duralux Rigid Core LVP $1.58/sqft (sale price cut from $2.29) and Lifeproof LVP @$2.78/sqft.Based on the product features, warranty, etc I'm leaning towards Lifeproof which is sold exclusively by HD.Any seasoned floor experts out there that can weigh in?

You could be eligible for a prorated amount of the primary residence exclusion tax-free. 

I will handle all management and all leads for rentals and management will come exclusively to me.

My 5yr goal is to be doing REI exclusively (dreaming big!).

Offline includes doing yellow letters, post cards, bandit signs, news paper ads, etc.There's an abundance of material on BP regarding all the methods I've mentioned, so just type in the search box which method you'd like to learn more about and learn that method really well before trying other forms of marketing. 

It is off-the-grid and uses solar power exclusively.

If one decides to reside in one of the units for 2 years prior to selling will the $500k exclusion take place and gains taxation would only be imposed on a selling price of $600k or higher?

I'm an agent in San Diego as well and work almost exclusively in the investment space, so feel free to reach out with any questions!