with that said, I don't know that seller finance will let you grow more quickly. 

In short, having all the conversations and commitments in strategy, setting up LLC and all the fun docs of who's doing what, and I'd suggest even getting initial funding into account for at least EM. 

In addition to those I would also suggest making a commitment to going to local meet ups and networking events in your area.

Thoughtful upgrades and efficient project management made this a successful venture, highlighting the strength of our partnership and commitment to delivering high-quality results.

If a person wants a different outcome, they usually do something different. With that being said, what do you plan on doing different this year in your business? I suppose it could be more than just your business beca...

Just a thought or buy a bizzness that will do far better than rentals. 

So I committed to tracking everything throughout the year.

And you are thinking of trusting someone who will also make money off this transaction ?  

That isn't written somewhere specifically that way, but your lender will ask why you would move your primary from (for example) a 2,000 SF SFR to a 750 SF unit in a four plex? 

You mentioned "The only problem is that these are 6 month lends, I'm 1.5 months into this, so any work that I do now will not reap any kind of benefits until 6 months from now."