Even if your goal is to replace a W2 income, that only works long term if you are making money.  

I'd rather replace a $1200 water heater for a $2000 rent than $800 rent.

For instance, not knowing what type of panels are on the naughty list in the eyes of the lender will trip you up during a DD period if you haven't underwritten your line item expense of replacing them.

It sounds pretty through so far man!

For cold calling I would like them to speak clear English and not obviously sound like an out of the country call center.

The simplest thing to do (at the risk of sounding like I'm teaching how to cheat) is to check the "material participation" box when entering a K1 into your tax software.

Honestly, as sexy as it sounds to be active and go after them on your own, as a rookie, even with some book education, the real world can knock you on your azz so I would suggest going with a very experienced and proven sponsor.

When people replace their old homes, you can possibly get those fairly inexpensively if they fit your spaces...Best of luck!

Trying to hack the system doesn't sound like a good idea.

Post-Milton needing to replace single family home roof on our investment property.