Unlike our real estate investment, there weren’t hefty transfer fees involved in either the purchase or sale.

Continually communicate clearly with all parties involved to make sure that expectations are as close to realistic timelines as possible.

I understand you are frustrated, mad and rightfully so.I will always be here for you and to support you all the way until the end. 

BP has done such a great job of promoting SFR investing to the masses, that those masses have pushed up real estate prices to where it's now DIFFICULT to cashflow right away.Keep going, but understand you won't get rich in real estate overnight - it's a long-term wealth building strategy.For the short-term, recommend joining a few in-person investor meetings if possible, otherwise online ones.

I understand that they operate in real estate under one of a few exemptions from registering as a security with the SEC.

There is no seasoning requirement involved since the property isn't a short sale and it isn't someone buying REO from a bank with a seasoning requirement.

Angel investors might be interested, but you'll likely have to give up a portion of the ownership or future profits, and there could be potential complications in managing the investor's expectations and involvement.

Without my wife's direct involvement, I think some of our homes would have struggled to stay afloat.   

Be very careful who you take advice from online, you should get involved with a local attorney and a local realtor.

In this era of increased rates, obtaining properties that will produce a good return are harder to find and often involve quite a bit of work.