I own several single-family rentals (SFRs) with Section 8 tenants, which have built significant equity over the years.

However, here are a few strategies to explore:Local Real Estate Investor Networks – Join local REI groups, meetups, or Facebook groups where private lenders may be open to funding primary residences under the right terms.Seller Financing – If the seller is open to it, you could negotiate a seller-financed deal where they act as the lender.Community Banks & Credit Unions – Smaller local banks may offer portfolio loans with flexible terms.Wealthy Individuals / Family Offices – High-net-worth individuals sometimes fund private deals, especially if they see strong equity and repayment potential.IRA or Self-Directed Retirement Accounts – Some investors lend money from their self-directed IRAs for real estate transactions.Since you’re willing to pay higher interest for a short-term solution, a contract for deed (land contract) might also be an option, where the seller keeps the title until you pay it off or refinance.Would you like me to connect you with any potential private lenders?

If your manager is just 'keeping an eye' on things, collecting/reminding on a few rents here and there and some light cleanup while being compensated in free or reduced space rent then classifying them as 1099 subcontractor is great. 

., "I will buy at least one single-family home, duplex, triplex, or fourplex before the end of 2019") and then do it.

Not too concerned with rent/price ratio on single family homes since none of them are really going to cash flow a ton anyhow unless they are paid off. 

Focus on smaller single-family homes, condos with low HOA fees, or multi-family properties in these regions, and build a reliable local team of agents, property managers, and other professionals to ensure a smooth investing experience.

Investment Info:Single-family residence buy & hold investment.

My idea is to 1031 the SoCal property into the in-laws farm and rent back to them for a minimum of two years, and then decide if we keep renting it to my in-laws, or move my family into it.

However, our target demographic—families with elementary school children—is unlikely to rent a property with a pool.My proposed solution was for them to buy two (or three) investment properties today that match our target demographic's housing requirements.

My family and I are originally from Cuba.