I would like to bring in more external investors in the future to fuel growth and form strong partnerships. 

The data is undeniable that there’s so much existing and future need for more capacity.

Plus the future rent income.  

And if you sell the house in the future and have qualified for the Section 121 exclusion, you can exclude up to $500,000 of gain if you are married, and $250,000 if you are single. 

I am definatley going to keep these posts for future reference.

Are you reducing my ability to network and conduct business and negatively impacting my future deal making ability by calling me a "fake investor"?

You are buying in the Smokies for future price appreciation, and letting other people pay off most of the asset. 

Maybe will catch you at a future meeting!

I currently have a 5 unit 3 of the 5 units recently completely renovated and demo is almost complete on the other 2), a duplex, and a single family home (our house, future investment home though).  

Quote from @Daniel Snyder: Just having fun learning about real estate and trying to build a future for my grandchildren.