And there's not a huge short cut - if you want a $500k income from real estate, you're going to have to invest $5M at a 10% return, or maybe you're really good at this and can get a 20% return on $2.5M of invested cash. 

Let them build through hard work like teaming with reputable operator who may take a cut but own the project etc.Neal Bawa and associated companies are another bunch or lier’s who project rosy picture to sign up people but fial to deliver.Those two have made my experience with real estate very companies very negative.

This also cuts down on the crazies. 

Push forward with your eviction and cut your losses. 

This will cut down significantly on the issues you may have down the road with communication, paying rent on time, caring for property, etc. 

It tracks rent payments, expense categories, mortgage interest, and more in one place.I’ve found it really cuts down on prep time.

To me, signing a broad exclusivity agreement kills your bubble; you're now cut off from every other agent's network.Of course, it has to be worth the agent's while to bring you a deal over someone else, so try and offer something of value like a finder's fee or, if you're flipping, the right to list the renovated house with the agent. 

Upon contacting Rent to Retirement, we were told by the rep that Delta "cut off" communication with Rent to Retirement and if we choose to continue with Delta Build, we will have to resolve issues with them ourselves as Rent to Retirement can no longer speak on our behalf.

We could cut things and not rely on it, but it would be a little uncomfortable.

So my best advice would be to not make a clear cut decision yet, but keep your eyes open for an opportunity that gets you there.