Now they want to put the properties into RE Gain Fund, LLC UpREIT (which appears to have been established in 2023). 

It's easier to scale with multifamily properties due to income potential and operations.

I would also add that most of the small multifamily I see in that area appear to be on the rougher side.

You may find that once you serve this written notice of default, that the payment may suddenly appear.

Keep personal and business finances separate to create less headache.You should also do the following to make your bookkeeping easier:- File all receipts in a dedicated Google Drive folder.

Those are much easier to do than having to deal with a difficult tenant daily however.

Unlike conventional loans that typically require a 12 month seasoning period, DSCR loans have no such requirement, making it much easier for investors to scale their portfolios.I’ve included an article below that outlines how DSCR loans can be utilized in BRRRR strategies.Also, I noticed you’re based in Florida, I’m in Tampa.

Was it easier to dig the foundation with shovel, horse and scraper or with a track hoe?

You just have to be careful because some sales agents will just advise you to over improve the property because it makes their job easier.

For example "Just get 3 estimates from general contractors.." is a lot easier written than done!!