This is soooooo much information to digest.  

I am definitely looking to learn, help, and digest all I can while I am here. 

Also, I Suggest you break your post down into smaller paragraphs for easy digestion.  

There are many different opinions here so it seems like you will have a lot of information to digest before you decide.

@Dan Haney as they say begin at the beginning UBG Read and digest the UBG.

I've actually been digesting the Beginner's guide with great interest, and have a good first draft of my business plan and approach.  

I’m hoping that same gut that digested the follow-up tasty French fries is also the gut telling you to go with Jake and Gino. 

I'm still trying to digest the sheer immensity of a goal like this, and convince myself its possible. 

One of my favorite RE books (that wasn't already in your list) that was digestible and informative:The House Hacking Strategy: How to Use Your Home to Achieve Financial Freedom -- Craig Curelop

Robert Kisayki understands leverage and sources of income, if you haven't ventured into the area it's some good information to digest.