Im down to put the work in but want to know 2 things...what would be the most efficient and effective way to use my time to get houses under contracts and to close deals. 

My most recent research has been on selection 8 housing and where I have been focusing my interest in learning about as of lately, is this something that you would recommend, If so why or why not?

Its really not that hard, the main thing is selecting the right tenant.

A good property management company should be proactive in marketing your property, screening tenants effectively, and maximizing your rental income. 

We are currently in the final stages of an AI driven software that is going to essentially allow us to manage co-living properties effectively, without any of the staff or operations typically needed by rental properties.

Refi'ing into a 15yr loan is likely to both increase your effective rate and crimp your future buying power by increasing your DTI. 

So, if the business shows more or less break even then that will flow through and that business would not effect you either way.

The agreements I've seen basically say you are guaranteed nothing, you could lose all your money, you might not be paid on time or ever, you can't rely on any representation made by the GP, you have no control over the operation and other terms and disclaimers to that effect.

Now, they take the offer more seriously.You waiting can also have the opposite effect.

My suggestion would be to select someone with the most forum posts or most reviews.