I just spent an entire day working with individual contractors and picking up supplies, and this is getting harder to do with increasing job responsibilities and planning for a baby next year.

Are there individual central HVAC systems for each unit, or just wall A/C, and what is the condition?  

I would be interested in partnering abilities and background knowledge with the right individual on a future project so we can expand as well, so please feel free to reach out if you would like to discuss any opportunities. 

I guess I'm saying that the answer to this question depends so much on the individual investor. 

Seems you are a pretty interesting individual.

I may have access to a private money lender, but the individual I have in mind may not be able to front the full portfolio.

@Daniel CruzA Solo 401k can also be referred to as an Individual 401k or Owner 401k.  

As well, I like to connect with like minded individuals.  

After you described what you wanted to do, did they present you with individual properties to look at or give you a list to sift through?

Amanda,Yes, I think that individual's like yourself who are tenacious, self driven, and hard working should open their mind to all the opportunities (not just real estate) that exist where their drive can result in rewarding and profitable work.