Now that I've achieved sufficient capital to be self-sustaining, I've significantly de-risked my portfolio into long term equity holdings with no derivative positions.Another general question for everyone: Does leaving my job and no longer having a W2 income harm my ability to get a commercial loan for leverage when purchasing larger MFR properties? 

Value is derived from what you get out of it.

... also if you use debt financing in an IRA - portion of the income derived from the financed portion of the property will be subject to Unrelated Business Income Tax.

However if you have a tax return and the rental shows on it, they will use your tax return to derive income or loss.

Now these are a lumber derivative.

Hmmm, well number 1, if your bank wont count any income that you recently derived from other properties, then quit using that lender.

Just look up those buzz words on google - slowly you'll create a foundation and then the dots will connect themselves.But, if you're interested in learning REI while deriving some pleasure - here are some books I've enjoyed:BRRRR - David GreeneThe House Hacking Strategy - Craig CurelopSkip the Flip - Hayden CrabtreeLend to Live - Beth Pinkley Johnson, Alex Breshears -> Full Disclosure, I haven't finished this yet but it's so far a good sneak peek at taking the lends of a lender

However, I am searching for assistance on utilizing the technology best to derive off-market leads.

And you the STR investor will be "allowed" to provide your property into there system to receive a share of the profits they derive from your STR investment.

If the property is new construction, the study should document how the unit costs were derived and the individual property units should be highlighted or identified on the blueprints.