Yes that’s what I was initially thinking… then I started to structure the deal in my head and it looked a lot more like what you described with a partnership.

Mentioning unique perks like 'Game Room,' 'Lake View,' or 'Pet-Friendly' can really draw people in.

Prospective tenant views apartment and decides if they want to apply.3.

Sorry, I guess it's a little difficult for me to describe since I'm not a financial expert familiar with the terminology.

Once you are familiar with what a good investment looks like, then you can create a rule of thumb to help you analyze property faster and only dig deep on the ones that look promising.Here's a guide that describes what good cash flow looks like and how to analyze a property.https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rental-property-cash-flow...

You can view Blink cameras from anywhere.

Additionally, it feels the most appropriate approach for both profiles I described above and allows me to focus on learning one strategy.

Big 5 BR home with gorgeous views of a lake and mountains beyond. 

I always viewed it as "who cares how much money I put down", I plan to pay them all of before I retire as part of my ultimate strategy anyways. 

California views all rental activities as passive activities, regardless of whether you qualify for Real Estate Professional Status (REPS) under the federal tax code.You are correct in that the minimum hours required for REPS are 750 hours.