I know how to get fantastically accurate estimates for simple single-family deals but was wondering if anyone had advice on where to start for running numbers for 50+ unit deals.Also, if anyone has any advice on helpful systems and technology - or for managing larger scale real estate businesses to be a valuable partner, I'd gladly listen. 

As for the 1031, while you as an individual LP cannot 1031, some syndicators will allow the syndication to 1031 from one controlled deal to another.  

The tenants know the mini split is their best bet for controlling temp on their side, but they do not want to not pay for the energy to run it and would prefer the gas gets used (gas is included in their lease.) 

It’s a fantastic tax advantage.Happy to chat with you further   

I understand that rental properties are a long-term investment, but it can be tough to keep pouring money into them without ever seeing any of it in my own pocket.You are 27, which is fantastic, because you have so much time on your side.

DEBT is for GROWING, debt-free is cruise-control. 

Any delay or failure in the performance by Landlord hereunder shall be excused if and to the extent caused by the occurrence of any event that is beyond Landlord's control, such as fires/ floods, earthquakes, wars, sabotage, terrorism, vandalism, governmental acts, injunctions, or labor strikes, acts of God and any other occurrences that are unavoidable or unpreventable despite reasonable efforts to prevent, avoid, delay, or mitigate the effects thereof."

I just told her, "I am not trying to control you, and I would never say that you can NOT buy something.

This would allow me to raise the rent for the main house a bit over market but I'm concerned usage could get out of control and making my cashflow take an unpredictable hit.Does anyone see other options here that may work better than the two above?

Rental income is about 4800/monthly....David,If I'm understanding you correctly, a DSCR loan could be a fantastic and elegant solution for this creative financing situation.