I was mainly referring to providing equity-based financing to those top operators to scale from 2+ to 100+ more quickly.

I have 2 separate Property owners where im located in Maine both looking to do joint venture deals where they provide the land and I get the project lined up and funded.

Ignorance is my main issue but after reading Rich Dad Poor Dad I’m inspired to get in the game.

Main Account - Checking account to set up transfers or draw money from for mortgage, insurance, taxes, etc. and I get a Baselane debit card (physical and virtual)2.

Mainly buying up LTR'S for cash at a deep discount. 

Main thing for you is: - Have both you and your buddy talk to the same lender and get pre-approved to understand down payment options and what your combined budget would be- Decide how you want title held (joint tenancy or tenants in common) - do a google search on this to see which option is best for you guys- START SHOPPING!

One of the main reasons is that almost no one will actually have a property manager on a duplex.

I have a rental property that has a main house and an ADU on it. 

Financing the deal with private money was effective for quick acquisition and rehab, which added substantial value by making the property more desirable for tenants.The main lesson from this investment was the importance of careful property valuation.

If your main concern is on the refi end the you could also move some properties into portfolios (just make sure that you truly plan to keep these as they may have partial release fees attached).