I’m starting to lean more towards private lending as a way to get my toes wet and get my money working for me in a relatively stable way.I’m looking for educational resources or literature.

In my experience, however, I don't think there are much benefit from doing this versus just opening a new LLC for your PA investments.

I want them to benefit from the success of our ventures and reap the rewards of their trust in me.

•Are the tax benefits of renting worth it in a situation like mine?

Of course, it's always smart to keep funds aside for unforeseen or emergency related costs.Others who have already responded have provided some great opinions. 

I think there's still a lot of room in the country to do this successfully and where the locals can also benefit.

:Class A Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, 3-5 years for positive cashflow, but you get highest relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% the more recent norm.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 680+ (roughly 5% probability of default), zero evictions in last 7 years.Class B Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, decent amount of relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% should be applied only if proper research done to support.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 620-680 (around 10% probability of default), some blemishes, but should have no evictions in last 5 yearsClass C Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, high cashflow and at the lower end of relative rent & value appreciation.

I’m relatively new to investing but eager to learn and grow.

It will familiarize you with the basic terminology and benefits.

Everything I've purchased personally, including a recent 4-unit purchased last month, has been heavily cashflow negative initially and it usually takes a good amount of work to get it to cashflow or break even within a relatively short period of time....6-12 month approximately.