Projects that may not make sense for some, will make sense for you if rehab cost is at 70%, comparatively.

The guest house has STR rental history but the other two units would need to be based on projections. 

The motivation is not necessarily to scale into larger opportunities but rather to achieve better balance and also optimize the performance of the projects and types of projects I currently pursue.I have no shortage of individuals who possess specific skill set who would want exclusive rights to that particular service vertical in return for contributing capital and a partnership interest (construction background and wants to take over all construction duties or someone who is a sales broker and wants to list all of the properties etc.)

What kind of ROI i should look at, considering project completion will be 3 years roughly?

Don't get stuck in education / analysis paralysis.

I recently watched a video where Troy Kearns mentioned he could source a high-quality quartz slab for $100 from China, which got me thinking about exploring similar options.Has anyone here ever imported materials like hardwood floors, countertops, or tiles from China for a project?

I think I have a lot of analysis paralysis. 

Our third partner, who has experience with smaller projects in Detroit, also finds this endeavor overwhelming.

Projected expenses won't be enough.

Your VA loan will be crucial to your real estate investing growth, especially since it affords you the potential opportunity to own more than one property, depending on your overall allotment.For active military personnel, that conundrum of where to invest and where you will end up is always part of the issue that sometimes causes analysis paralysis so it's great you have one in VA Beach already.