Best approach for raising capital is to solve someones problem.

The reason I’m pointing this out is to distinguish my post here from most of my other posts where I have specific expertise, knowledge and experience in the subject matter.  

Greg,One of the problems with Huntsville other than inventory is its suffering from a sale price dilemma. 

@Brittney Yang first red flag is it doesn’t sound like he’s that interested in long term holds but the primary reason for partnership is expertise in renovation and secondary reason is balance sheet and income to help get financing.Regarding reason one, I would offer to compensate him for his time in assisting you and have a very clear scope of what that responsibility is.  

My two partners are willing to pay their share, but they’ve also offered me the option to take over the property completely since the loan is in my name.Here’s my dilemma: If I keep the property and rent it out, I could get around $2,300 in rent, but my mortgage is $3,300 at a 7% interest rate.

This strategic flip leveraged our market expertise and efficient deal structuring to achieve a quick and profitable transaction.

In fact, your feeling overwhelmed is because you don't know how to solve the issues that concern you YET. 

I have a dilemma on which direction to begin first.

I cannot imagine that having 1 thermostat for 2 units would be possible especially once we move out and have tenants in both units. 3rd unit dilemma The 3rd unit is not finished.

There's no step by step guide but there are key things : Learn: RE strategies, what interests you, what do people in your area need.Connect: find a mentor, accountability group and be around those doing what you want to do.Help: solve problems- do people need dealflow, property mgmt, construction expertise, etc.