The owner had a strict no former gang member placement clause with the organization because those most consistently present problems, regardless of the convicts desire to rehabilitate. 

Its great you have the construction experience to back you up but good luck on depending on this to consistently provide.

You need to amass a large portfolio for it to be passive (aka hiring someone to manage).If you want to be financially independent as fast as you can then you need to do a few things. 1) get as high of an income as possible (this usually takes schooling and/or experience, think high income profession - law, medicine,etc)2) live as frugally as possible (you will sacrifice a lot here, think of not going out with friends, live at home/save on rent, etc)3) invest as much as possible and I mean invest not yoloing on random hot tips (you are starting young, time will be on your side)If you do this consistently and remain highly disciplined, you will get there faster than most.

Are you reporting it on Schedule E or C? 

Take small steps consistently to achieve your goals.Good luck!

This team consists of an Investor Focused Agent, Lender, Contractor, and PM.Read this article on the "core 4".

I’m curious how others approach finding lenders for consistent funding opportunities.

Paying off the $4k in defaulted debts on her credit report, which she probably could have settled for 50-80% of that total. 

Even with stricter regulations, investors see consistent demand and potential for appreciation over time.

SFR will initially produce zero income (unless you rent rooms or until you move out.)typically investors that consistently buy multiple homes a year are experienced in the REI game with lots of connections and access to cash. not always. but more often than nothappy to discuss your investing goals more