When you're ready to scale and build this as an actual business you will need assistance in all areas and PadSplit takes alot of tasks off your plate so you can focus on the growth part of your business. 

I wanted it to be passive since I have a full time job in tech and cannot do what "boots on the ground can".3.

I've found that cost segregation companies don't always do a great job and will miss  things even though it is something they specialize in. 

HI Aubrey, Great job posting here as I think there is a lot of great advice you can get.

I can see how there would be confusion on the Architect's part if their job was to draft plans for the city and then the city has approved the plans as is.

It's important to understand the difference, and I'd recommend sticking with the REIT with depreciation advantages.The Tax Cut and Jobs Act (TCJA) includes a 199A deduction and applies to certain income from pass-through entities (including REIT dividends) and allows individuals to take the 20% deduction against REIT dividend distributions that yields an effective tax rate of 29.6% or 37% (80% for upper bracket filers).

My other thought was to find a flip job for faster cash.Is there other ventures or financing ideas I should be considering?

@Rud SevIt's really your CPA's job to walk you through your tax return.

Lawn Care: Regular upkeep, normally the tenant's job on single family residences stated in the lease.7.

With all this investment bringing in business, high-paying jobs, etc over the next few years it seems like it's a solid potential opportunity to get in.