Are there any creative things that could be done to get to my goals or from your standpoint,  or is it pretty well a firm "not gonna fly" type scenario? 

Occasionally there is some decent Savings in those relationships as well.

I have been listening to BiggerPockets for a couple of months now and have been doing my own research over the past several months as well.

My tough today is different than my tough next week.Many new(er) investors struggle to manage their rentals well.

My wife and I have overhauled our personal budget to reflect the 'pay yourself first' approach (allocate in order: income comes in -> invest -> donate -> fixed expenses -> variable expenses -> fun $$).We are looking to see what experienced people generally recommend for a holding tank for that 'invest' allocation while we target our first real estate deal.What financial vehicles have you guys used that works well for this?

I'm looking at their multifamily new construction as well.

And it goes well beyond that.

After acquisition, we furnished it, added a couple decks for a hot tub and solo stove fire pit, as well as a ton of string lights and were off to the races!

He has helped a ton of BP members successfully house hack and has done it himself as well and can provide you with invaluable experience.

A whole lot to be wary of- well, lagoon system and then those POH trailers.