I have short term (12-24 month), 5 year, 10 year, and 15 year projection models...sometimes I'll mess around with longer term (20+ years) projection models, but it's pretty difficult to project that far into the future, because there are so many unknown factors--so, the longer the projection model is, the less I tend to believe in its feasibility...My projection models allow me to make more informed decisions about things like: whether to buy or sell a particular property, whether to refi a property, whether to rehab a property, whether to pursue or abandon a particular revenue stream, how to approach rent increases, how to manage risks, what debt to pay down first, whether a particular goal is worth the amount of hours I'll need to work to achieve the goal, what my goals should be, how to achieve various goals as efficiently as possible, etc., etc.A good projection model will show you not only how to reach various goals, but it can show you all sorts of potential roadblocks that could prevent you from reaching goals (as well as potential solutions to those problems).

Does this number require you to sell more to achieve a split which is more favorable to you vs them?

Make sure to connect with local lenders and brokers too as it's beneficial for achieving your real estate goals. 

Don’t be discouraged—finding tenants is an achievable feat!

This status is achieved by materially participating in your real estate activities.

Anyone have any firsthand take on this?

However, with strategic planning and assistance from experienced real estate accounting professionals, it may still be achievable for part-time investors.Primary Occupation: REPS is primarily tailored for individuals whose primary occupation revolves around real estate management and investment.

There is certainly a case such as certain STR activities which may qualify for being able to be considered active income, but it's somewhat difficult to achieve this or material participation status where I think you're currently at.

OR put 50% upfront to make the numbers work, which is a high barrier to achieve. 

I'm live in Old bridge, NJ and due to high property taxes in New Jersey, PA seems like the best state to invest in(Tavel time ) I'm trying to identify rental markets and research, while trying to establish a team.I've done some research and came up with a few areas in PA include Allentown, Lehigh Valley, Bethlehem, Scranton, reading and Kutztown I'm hopping to cash flow between $100-200 per unit is possible (with property management), and can reasonably expect some appreciation in the next 10-20 years (2-4% per year would be ideal, though achieving positive cashflow on my first purchase is my #1 focus).