Since it would be difficult to place, (well mostly remove spacers) from underneath the sheet rock, I was hoping to just align my first row and all edges with the vertical edge of the sheet rock, then have the 5/8" base molding placed over flooring. 

I already have some property interests there that I obtained through a platform that allows me to buy into 10 SFR portfolios that are co-owned by the managers for aligned interests.  

Your strategy is not aligning with your goal.Your goal is to have more time with family by retiring--pretty soon, before the kids grow up.  

If you change jobs then you can align this money into a self directed account. 

Nick and Justin are great guys to work with and are local to you, so choosen them is a great start here on BP for alignment of your network.

Is what they are they looking for closely aligned with your target properties, etc.

Or like you mentioned, aligning with PM or HML moving forward. 

Align those priorities.

@Jocelyn Kaufman no one's interests are as aligned with yours as a PMC.All others on your list are transaction based and thus can disappear on you.The PMC has to manage your property until you terminate them or sell it.

Not to say it can’t be done but start aligning your ducks so you can jump on a good deal when you find one.