If our main goal together is to acquire as many properties as possible as fast as possible - it feels like this leaves us with a smaller tax return, thus less capital to use to reinvest into new properties. 

Wholesaling seemed like a manageable way to enter the real estate space while learning and growing.I’m particularly interested in the advice about creating an online foundation to stand out and attract motivated sellers.

., which creates a great opportunity to leverage real estate for attracting travel nurses and other medical professionals.

Very helpful, think this is a great outline of the main steps one needs to take for MTR or even STR conversion! 

LTR, MTR and STR work in most larger markets (~top 30-40 cities by pop, or be proximity to metros/attractions/employers).

Also having a higher proportion of revenue generated through the residential component of the building does make financing easier. (3) The exception to the 80% rule I abide by is when the commercial space is leased to a credit tenant with a proven & sustainable business  or where the space presents the opportunity to attract a neighborhood amenity F&B operator (this is most beneficial in instances where you have a larger localized portfolio where these commercial tenants can positively impact the value of your overall residential portfolio).

When you sell, you will likely get appreciation - but that is not the main purpose of your investment.Direct SF ownership might be safer - also, it might not be safer.   

Our lawyer wrote up the loan doc, they borrowed $60,000 to renovate 123 main st, I got first position lien on 123 main st, they paid $500/month interest and the $60,000 lump sum back after 12 months.

So I'll keep my current plan of photos and video as the  main source for "showings".  

I have several homes and lots in the Woodbine area and it's one of my main areas of focus at the moment.