I left them recently like many others have in the last 5 months and even though our money was technically an investment and a limited partner contribution, they refused to give anyone their money back even after stating numerous times they would give people their money back if they choose to leave. 

They failed to rent a unit in a great location/condition and a hot market for 4 months, and the rehab expense reports don't line up with the estimates they provided.

It sounds like you’ve got a solid strategy and a clear focus on building your portfolio with multiunit properties, house hacking, and BRRRR.

I do / done many rent to own (contract for deed) and a few seller finananced deals where I keep the note.Why not in parallel use a flat fee listing on MLS too?   

We’ve found a great option for us in Tennessee with a cabin (currently used as a str) and a mobile home.

I'm an Asheville STR owner and a broker on the Cashiers/Highlands Plateau.

I think this is a calculation a lot of homeowners are making right now--especially if they have a low interest mortgage, equity, and their house will cashflow as a rental.The choice is a personal one of course, but I think your future self will thank you if you pull out some equity from your existing home with a HELOC for the downpayment on the next house and a cushion renting your current home, use a property manager as you have other things to do, and buy the next house and do the same thing again.

Which essentially puts some standards in place and a good guideline for handling all things in the company. ie. company mission, telephone standards, tenant screening process, etc. 

Spear's comments about required capital improvements as they relate to rent increases and a captive audience/ trailer trash mentality. 

So far besides a few books and a burning desire I am a complete novice to this.