But if all you're doing is acting as a PM, that's all I'm willing to pay you for.No conventional lender is going to allow you to have a CLTV (combined LTV) of 100%.  

I appreciated that their pricing packages were customizable to what you need as a combination of their PM software, maintenance coordination, leasing services, and/or delinquency assistance.

I am not sure what the status of it currently is — already capped, I imagine.So based on my current circumstances, and in alignment with your suggestion, I was thinking that the best option would be for me to continue to live in this condo, continue saving up, and then combine my savings + pull equity from this prop to invest in an affordable investment property when I can, ideally after a year or so.

Seems good but anyone that actually has functional experience getting deals have some feedback with it? 

This combination of knowledge, support, and enthusiasm can make you a valuable asset to experienced investors.

The price points combined with incredibly low interest rates compared to the amount charged for a student room rental in the city center was pretty appealing.

"Where and How" to find a solid team of experienced REI willing to share and combine big ideas? 

Once you have a shortlist, sign up for an account with each one and test them extensively to see how they function.

I recall a specific framework of business start up along the lines of starting with yourself, then adding an Admin, then an Ops, and then other support functions after that. 

Unlike a cash-out refinance, you pay for the funds as you go and it functions as a credit card (rather than a mortgage), giving you more flexibility over the funds secured via your house and is potentially cheaper than a mortgage since it is not amortized.