The only property manager I know there handles commercial buildings.

Make them build them, so they own them. 

Consider building your portfolio with duplexes for this reason.To Your Success!

Pre-construction homes, which could build $50-60K in equity within a year or two.I can afford a 20% down payment, but I’m torn between focusing on equity (pre-con) or cash flow (resale).

Hi Jaycee, Yes I do plan on continuing to build my portfolio.

I have from time to time spoken with the city administrator, economic developer, & a person at building planning commission.

Things in your tax filing need to be really off to do this.Being a REP/active participant and using cost seg to offset a spouses (or your own if that's all you do) W-2 wages is fairly common practice.

Best to check with a tax pro to ensure compliance!

I then did some wholesaling, land flipping, did some more buying and am now just doing lending to build up active income.

Some homes even come with tax breaks or city funding to help cover the costs.