We are coming down to get a feel for some neighborhoods we've been looking at moving too and don't really have too much planned so I thought it would be a great time to connect with some lenders, investors, contractors, and liked mind individuals while I'm there!

I use the individual stackable units when I have space restrictions.

While a mentor is helpful, I don't think these coaching programs can dedicate enough time to individual students to provide that.

You mentioned that you are not a W-2, but that is not the only status of income producing individuals. 

If a cash out refinance, many lenders will allow the cash out to satisfy the reserves requirement.DSCR lenders generally let you vest either individually or as an LLC.

The PMC I left to start my own PMC had at least 2 "preferred contractors" related to key players in the office so high rates and poor service fell on deaf ears. 

The owners of 100+ unit complexes are not individuals who will be swayed to sell by a good offer or the need to cut short term losses.

The risk of "piercing the veil" applies more to LLCs when personal and business finances are not properly separated, not necessarily to individual landlords renting a portion of their home.A more practical approach is ensuring you have a solid lease agreement, sufficient liability insurance (including an umbrella policy), and properly reporting rental income and deductions on your tax return (Schedule E).

Yes you partner with them on the individual deal but you get the reps in to become better at watching a deal from start to finish. 

Not Understanding “Household”Household means “the individuals living together and how they live together.”