i think those are genuine factors. 

Just genuinely not sure how to go about it here.

Hey @Jim Vani - I personally know @Andrew Holmes and he's genuinely a good guy.Is it true that he has built a large community through Chicago REIA and his students (at least in mastery) have paid for his coaching and experience, yes that is a fact.  

(Genuinely asking to understand, not question your intelligence) but why would I focus on Return on Equity (ROE) and not track being paid back on my original cash investment of $130K?

Let the GPs do the work and you reap the reward of their hard work and their expertise.Here are some of my thoughts about residential RE investing:- The market is more challenging than in many years. 

Additionally, you can "house hack" by buying a new primary residence every year, but be cautious not to genuinely occupy each property.Good luck!

It is vital to ensure you and your wife genuinely meet all the requirements, including material participation.

Is he a genuine guy?

I have hired a professional property management company with genuine legal professionals on tap to handle everything.

@Nicholas FoutzReal estate investors should focus on genuine relationships and accurate property analysis for fix-and-flip deals.