We've limited down our options to a handful of places.

Sure, there are limited exceptions but the investors in your shoes are not equipped to identify those limited exceptions.

Almost like trying to bet on the next Amazon.

I forgot about the fact I can have two homes as long as it's under the VA limit.

The Taxable Value is uncapped and equated to the SEV upon a sale or other transfer of property ownership, with limited exceptions.Homestead versus Non-Homestead Millage RatesCounties & cities in Michigan are allowed to set their own millage rates, with one restriction – a primary residence (Homestead) is exempt from up to 18 mills of school taxes on their Homestead property.

Most lenders have a limit to how many draws you can take from your rehab budget and often it will cost a small fee (you can include that in your budget) so you'll want to confirm if/ what their limit is should you expect to be taking a lot of draws or complete the rehab in smaller increments.

No UBIT on leveraged real estate.  10x higher annual contribution limits. 

Best bet is to buy older homes that's renovated inside or you can renovate after purchasing and because older homes have at least 6 vehicle parking.

Thank you for any input. 55+ will limit your pool and $75/mo cash flow is not a lot.

BiggerPockets groups —lots of solid resources and a supportive community here or at local REI meetups; you'll find folks willing to share tips (and maybe even some potential partners).Here are some other strategies that could also help you scale faster:Partnerships/Joint Ventures: Teaming up with others, especially experienced investors or people with capital but limited time.