Any recommendations on local networks or specific methods that have worked for you?

It will co-exist with other "new" payment methods such as google pay, apple pay and credit card etc, because the target customers are different.

Eric,Without going into too much detail on each line item, at first I use my back of the napkin method with a 40-50% expense ratio.

I don't plan on sticking to one method of investing however I do realize that some investors start with Single family and grow into multi-family.

Find Brandon's videos on YouTube for the "four square" method of analyzing homes and practice.

With that money - I am using it to invest using the BRRRR method. 

It’s refreshing to see someone leveraging both traditional methods and community engagement... it’s a solid mix.

Whether it’s the proper legal route or unconventional methods, I’m open to any suggestions to help me get rid of these tenants sooner.Thank you in advance.I completely understand your frustration—situations like these can be incredibly challenging, both financially and emotionally.

Being a military member house hacking is the easiest way but I’m also open to learning new methods and if at all possible learning from others’ mistakes. 

If you want to scale using the BRRRR method I could send you a list of properties in terrible Philadelphia neighborhoods where you could easily complete the BRRRR and yes, you could theoretically "scale".