You have a great group of people to help you and build a successful portfolio. 

But I’d say the key to success is building a reliable team on the ground.

But I was lucky to get into the cabin building and I'm doing the same with the cabins that I did building my rental portfolio.

If they pay then no need to take next steps but if they don’t then at least you’ve started the (sometimes long) process and are ready to move on to the next step (eviction).

Speed of building a portfolio (Cash-on-Cash return is a factor here)?

There’s no single right answer to every situation, but the more you educate yourself and build your network, the more confident you'll become.Lastly, don’t hesitate to ask questions here, no matter how small they seem.

I have flipped new homes and townhomes but phased out raising a family and now am focused on utilizing my skills which are building, selling, expanding a circle of influence to focus my effort on the above.

Building our PM company has been the most rewarding experience of my career. 

Jacksonville has been building at record levels and is/was one of the highest cities in the country delivering new housing units as a percentage of existing housing units.

Starting with an owner-occupied duplex is a smart way to build equity and gain experience.