If you lean on it too heavy, it may just tell you what you want to believe in the first place.  

It’s that kind of authentcity that makes people lean in a little closer.You’re already thinking about monthly meetups and a coaching program, which is great.

As far as ethically that is part of my nature and I don't care for the aggressive (potentially predatory) strategies discussed by others, but I see value in offering a transparent and convenient service with lower costs and faster turnarounds than traditional MLS transactions. 

(Just my humble opinion)Someone on Youtube who claims to be someone important, and has a "community", just said in a video, he is doing "kitchen table closings" since it's "convenient and he knows what he is doing.

Since the 20 foot ladder is "leaned" against the tree, it only goes up about 17 feet. 

My contractors have always gone to there choice of hardware stores, placed the order and I've paid for the order in full and had it delivered to the job site for them, that way no out of pocket expense for them and conveniently at the job sites...

Quote from @Nathan Gesner: Happy to hear you're leaning into a more proactive role - with a single portfolio that large I'd imagine your insight will be appreciated. 

But if they move outside the city they need a new job and will make 1/2 of what they were making and their lifestyle cannot afford that.There is a cost for everything, especially convenience and time.

I would lean into a cash out refi.

How about the simple obvious that the inputs to deliver the service/product have a base-line and market prices have, OBVIOUSLY, been at about as lean of operating profit margins as can be.